000-100-054-695-C
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Coin (obverse), Groat, from reign of James III
This is the obverse of a silver groat from the reign of James III, worth 14 pence Scots. The groat dates from around 1485.
The obverse has a three-quarter view of James' head, upon which is an arched crown. The Latin inscription reads: 'James, By the Grace of God, King of Scots'.
As this groat is the first Scottish coin to bear a true portrait of a monarch, James III is the first Scottish king whose features are reliably known to us.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-054-695-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.C4244 |
| Date: |
1484 - 1489
Around 1485
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| Material: |
Silver; reverse slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Cross IACOBVS : DEI : GRACIA : REX : SCOTORV'; stops are double five-pointed stars; crowned bust three-quarters left, within beaded inner circle / Rev. Cross DnSPR / OTCTOR / mETLIR / E
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| Dimensions: |
25.50 mm D / Die Axis: 2.0
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| What: |
Coin Type: Stewart VI a
Coin, groat
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| Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection
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| Who: |
James III
Pollexfen Collection
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| Where: |
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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| Event: |
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| Description: |
James III silver groat, Edinburgh, 1484 - 1489
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| References: |
- Marshall, Rosalind K. (ed). Dynasty: The Royal House of Stewart. Edinburgh: NGS & NMS, 1990
- Stewart, I.H. The Scottish Coinage. 2nd edition. London: Spink & Son,1967
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