1 Demy - James I Type II

Features

Issuer Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King James I (1406-1437)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1424-1437
Value 1 Demy = ½ Lion (¼)
Currency Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition Gold (.9167)
Weight 3.50 g
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
88033
References Sp# 5190
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

Lion rampant within lozenge.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: IACOBVS DEI GRACIA REX SC

Lettering (regular font): IACOBVS DEI GRACIA REX SC

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

Reverse

Saltire flanked by fleur-de-lis within a tressure of six arcs, large quatrefoils with open centres in the arcs of the tressure.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: SALVVM FAC POPVLVM TVVM DNE

Lettering (regular font): SALVVM FAC POPVLVM TVVM DNE

Translation: O Lord, save Thy people

Mint

Edinburgh, Scotland

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1424-1437) 

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