1 Groat - James II 2nd Coinage, 1st Issue

Features

Issuer Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King James II (1437-1460)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1451-1460
Value 1 Groat (1⁄60)
Currency Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition Silver
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
123920
References Sp# 5231
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

Forward facing bust of James II within a 9 lobed frame with fleur-de-lis at the points.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: : IACOBVS : DEI : GRA : REX : SCOTTORVM :

Lettering (regular font):  : IACOBVS : DEI : GRA : REX : SCOTTORVM :

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

Reverse

Long cross with three pellets and crowns in alternating quarters

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
DNS : P : TECTOR : MES : LIBERATOR : ME

: VILLA EDINBVRG

Lettering (regular font):
DNS : P : TECTOR : MES : LIBERATOR : ME

: VILLA EDINBVRG

Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redeemer

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1451-1460) 

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