Scotland 1 Groat - James II, 1451 – 1460
2nd Coinage, 2nd Issue, Type II
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1451 – 1460
Ruler
James II
(1437–1460)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from Scotland. Issued from 1451 to 1460. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Forward facing bust of James II. Crown decorated with fleur-de-lis and pellet pointed spikes. Saltire on each side of the King's neck. (James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Long cross with three pellets and crowns in alternating quarters of the cross. (God is my Defender and my Redemer Town of Edinburgh)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1451-1460) | — |
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