Scotland 1 Demy - James II, 1437 – 1451
1st Coinage, Type IVa
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Demy = ½ Lion
Year
1437 – 1451
Ruler
James II
(1437–1460)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.5
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Demy = ½ Lion from Scotland. Issued from 1437 to 1451. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- Lion rampant within lozenge, annulet stops in the legend. (James, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Saltire flanked by fleur-de-lis within a tressure of six arcs, annulet at the centre of the saltire, large quatrefoils with a large pellet in their centres in the arcs of the tressure, annulet stops in the legend. (O Lord, save Thy people)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1437-1451) | — |
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