Summary
Gold coin; Denomination Demy
Edinburgh Mint (possible)
James I (1406-1437)
The demy was current at 9 shillings. Its name is thought to be derived from it having the same value in Scotland as the English Half-Noble.
Obverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, on a lozenge shaped shield, lion rampant to left; around, crown, x IACOBVS DEI GRACIA REX S
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, an orle of six arches with flowers (or quatrefoils) in curves and lis on points; within, cross of St. Andrew between two lis; in centre of cross, I; around, + SALVVM FAC OPVLVM TVVM DNS (translation, O Lord save Thy people)
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Acknowledgement
Purchased, Felton Bequest, 1932
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Date Issued
circa 1406 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Gold
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Axis
06
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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
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.377 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink 5189 ff. Pages