RecordCoin (Reverse), penny, from reign of James III< 1 of 1 > Back
Coin (Reverse), penny, from reign of James IIIThis is the reverse of a billon penny minted at Edinburgh between 1470 and 1485, during the reign of James III. The coin was worth one penny Scots. The reverse has a floreate cross fourchee with a slipped trefoil in each angle. The Latin inscription translates as: 'Town of Edinburgh'. 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. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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