Scotland 1 Groat - James II, 1437 – 1451
1st Coinage, 4th Fleur-de-lis Issue
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1437 – 1451
Ruler
James II
(1437–1460)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from Scotland. Issued from 1437 to 1451. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Forward facing bust of James II with wavy hair and a wider crown with a tall central fleur-de-lis. Bust doesn't breach the surrounding mantle. (James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Long cross with three pellets and fleur-de-lis in alternate quarters. (God is my Defender and my Redeemer Town of Edinburgh)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1437-1451) | — |
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