Scotland 1 Demy - James I, 1424 – 1437
Type II
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Demy = ½ Lion
Year
1424 – 1437
Ruler
James I
(1406–1437)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.5
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Demy = ½ Lion from Scotland. Issued from 1424 to 1437. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- Lion rampant within lozenge. (James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Saltire flanked by fleur-de-lis within a tressure of six arcs, large quatrefoils with open centres in the arcs of the tressure, chain-like inner and outer circles. (O Lord, save Thy people)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1424-1437) | — |
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