Scotland ½ Groat - James III, 1471 – 1483
Base Silver Issue
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groat
Year
1471 – 1483
Ruler
James III
(1460–1488)
Composition
Silver (.770)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.09
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groat from Scotland. Issued from 1471 to 1483. Struck in Silver (.770). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.09 g.
- Obverse
- Half right facing bust of James III, crowned and armoured. (James, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Floriate cross with mullets and thistleheads in alternate quarters. (Town of Edinburgh)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1471-1483) | — |
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