Scotland 1 Groat - James IV, 1512
Maundy Issue, Type IV
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1512
Ruler
James IV
(1488–1513)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.14
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from Scotland. Issued in 1512. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.14 g.
- Obverse
- Forward facing crowned and bearded bust of James IV. (James the Fourth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Long cross with mullets and pellets in alternate quarters. (Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered Town of Edinburgh)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1512) | — | The Maundy groat was struck in limited quantities. There are only three known examples remaining in existence. |
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