1 Groat - James V 2nd Coinage, Type II

Features

Issuer Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King James V (1513-1542)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1526-1539
Value 1 Groat (1⁄60)
Currency Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition Silver (.833)
Weight 2.72 g
Diameter 25 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
121551
References Sp# 5377
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Right facing crowned bust of James V, wearing a mantle and a single arched crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IACOBVS : 5 : DEI : GRA : REX : SCOTOR

Translation: James the Fifth, by the grace of God, King of Scots

Reverse

Shield of the Scottish arms, with a pointed base, impaled upon a cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: : OPPIDVM : EDINBVRGI

Translation: Town of Edinburgh

Mint

Edinburgh, Scotland

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1526-1539) 

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