Scotland ½ Lion - James IV, 1488 – 1513
Type II
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Demy = ½ Lion
Year
1488 – 1513
Ruler
James IV
(1488–1513)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.69
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Demy = ½ Lion from Scotland. Issued from 1488 to 1513. Struck in Gold. Measures 23 mm and weighs 1.69 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned royal arms, flanked by fleur-de-lis. (James the Fourth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- St Andrew crucified on a saltire, flanked by fleur-de-lis. (O Lord, save Thy people)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1488-1513) | — |
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