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Coin (Obverse), penny, from reign of James III
This is the obverse of a billon penny minted at Edinburgh between 1475 and 1485, during the reign of James III. The coin was worth one penny Scots.
The obverse bears a crowned bust. The Latin inscription translates as: 'James, by the Grace of God'.
James III's reign saw a number of major coinage innovations including two new gold coins - the rider and the unicorn; a large billon coin - the plack; and thistle-heads and a realistic portrait of the king appearing on coins for the first time.
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000-100-053-142-C |
Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.C2690 |
Date: |
1475 - 1485 Between 1475 and 1485
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Material: |
Billon; some flattening, moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Cross IACOBVSDEIBA(?) [ ]; crowned bust facing, with three lis and two spikes on crown / Rev. [ ] VI / LLA / EDI / nBV; single long cross with three pellets in each angle
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Dimensions: |
14.50 x 13.50 mm D / Die Axis: 1.0
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What: |
Coin Type: Class Cii Coin, penny
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Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection
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Who: |
James III
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Where: |
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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Description: |
James III billon penny, Edinburgh, 1475 - 1485
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References: |
- 'Currency' multimedia programme NMS 1995
- Richardson (1901), Add 183
- Stewart, I.H. 'The Scottish Coinage'. Second Edition. London: Spink & Son, 1967
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