Scotland ½ Groat - James IV, 1496 – 1513
Light Coinage, Type III
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groat
Year
1496 – 1513
Ruler
James IV
(1488–1513)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groat from Scotland. Issued from 1496 to 1513. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Forward facing bust of James IV, stars flank the King's neck. (James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Longcross with mullets and pellets in alternate quarters. (O Lord, save Thy people Town of Edinburgh)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1496-1513) | — |
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