From Rhoneston, Dumfriesshire
000-100-053-204-C
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Coin (Obverse), penny, of James III
This is the obverse of a James III billon penny minted at Edinburgh between 1484 and 1489. The coin was worth one penny Scots. It was part of a hoard found at Rhoneston in Dumfriesshire in 1961.
The obverse bears a crowned bust. There is an annulet each side of the crown. The Latin inscription translates as: 'James, by the Grace of God'.
Some James III coins continued to be minted for a short while after his death.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-053-204-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.C2752 |
| Date: |
1484 - 1489
Between 1484 and 1489
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| Material: |
Billon; slightly weak striking; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Cinquefoil IACOBVS : D : G : REX : SCOR(?); stops are double annulets; crowned bust facing, with 5 lis on crown : annulet to left of crown, with arrow attached and point above : annulet to r
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| Dimensions: |
15.00 x 14.00 mm D / Die Axis: 4.5
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| What: |
Coin Type: Class D (Dii)
Coin, penny
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| Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection
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| Who: |
James III
Rhoneston Hoard, 1961
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| Where: |
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Rhoneston Bridge / Rhoneston Burn Farm
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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| Description: |
James III billon penny, Edinburgh, 1484 - 1489
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| References: |
- 'Currency' multimedia programme NMS 1995
- BNJ (1961), p 117, pl XIV no 77
- Stewart, I.H. 'The Scottish Coinage'. Second Edition. London: Spink & Son, 1967
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