Scotland 1 Groat - James V, 1526 – 1539
2nd Coinage, Type III
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1526 – 1539
Ruler
James V
(1513–1542)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.72
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from Scotland. Issued from 1526 to 1539. Struck in Silver (.833). Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.72 g.
- Obverse
- Right facing crowned bust of James V wearing an open mantle. Trefoil stops in the legend. (James the Fifth, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Shield of the Scottish arms, with a rounded base, impaled upon a cross. Trefoil stops in the legend. (Town of Edinburgh)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1526-1539) | — |
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