Scotland ½ Groat - James III, 1475
Light Issue of 1475
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groat
Year
1475
Ruler
James III
(1460–1488)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groat from Scotland. Issued in 1475. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Forward facing bust of James III wearing a crown of three fleur-de-lis. (James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Long cross with mullets and pellets in alternate quarters. (God is my Defender and my Redeemer Town of Berwick)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1475) | — |
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