Scotland ½ Groat - James III, 1467

Light Issue of c.1467

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Groat
Year 1467
Ruler James III (1460–1488)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Groat from Scotland. Issued in 1467. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Forward facing bust of James III, crosses by the King's neck. (James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse
Long cross with trefoils formed of three pellets and six-pointed mullets in alternate quarters. (God is my Defender and my Redeemer 
Town of Edinburgh)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1467) 

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