Scotland 1 Rider - James III, 1475 – 1483

Issue of 1475-83, Type II

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Rider
Year 1475 – 1483
Ruler James III (1460–1488)
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 5.09
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Rider from Scotland. Issued from 1475 to 1483. Struck in Gold. Measures 24 mm and weighs 5.09 g.

Obverse
Crowned royal arms at the centre of a cross. (James, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse
Equestrian depiction of James III wielding a sword, facing left. (O Lord, save Thy people)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1475-1483)  —

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