Scotland 1 Lion - James II, 1451 – 1460
2nd Coinage, 2nd Issue, Type I
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Lion
Year
1451 – 1460
Ruler
James II
(1437–1460)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.5
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Lion from Scotland. Issued from 1451 to 1460. Struck in Gold. Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned royal arms, flanked by crowns, crown mint mark. (James, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Saint Andrew crucified on a saltire, flanked by crowned fleur-de-lis, cross mint mark. (Christ reigns, Christ conquers, Christ Commands)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1451-1460) | — |
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