Scotland ½ Groat - James III, 1484 – 1488
Main Issue
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groat
Year
1484 – 1488
Ruler
James III
(1460–1488)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groat from Scotland. Issued from 1484 to 1488. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Three-quarter facing, realistic bust of James III. (James, by the grace of God, King)
- Reverse
- Long cross with three pellets with an annulet in the centre and crowns in alternate quarters. (God is my Defender Town of Edinburgh)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1484-1488) | — |
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