Scotland 1 Groat - James IV, 1489 – 1496
Heavy Coinage, Type IIb
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1489 – 1496
Ruler
James IV
(1488–1513)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from Scotland. Issued from 1489 to 1496. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Forward facing bust of the King with large eyelids. Three fleur-de-lis and small points in the crown. (James, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Long cross with crown and pellets in alternative quarters. (God is my Defender and my Redeemer Town of Edinburgh)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1489-1496) | — |
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