Summary
Billon coin; Denomination: Plack
Edinburgh Mint
James III (1460 - 1488)
The plack was current at 4 pence Scottish for this issue
Obverse Description
At centre within a beaded circle, a shield within a tressure of three arches, crown in top arch; on shield, Scottish lion rampant; around, IAC [OBVS DEI GRACIA REX] SCOTTOR
Reverse Description
At centre within a beaded circle, a floreate cross fourchee with open compartment at centre enclosing the cross of St. Andrew; crowns in arched angles; around, + VILLA DE ED [IN] BVRG
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1484-1488 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Billon
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
25 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.072 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink 5293 Pages