Coin (reverse), half-lion, of James II

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This is the reverse of a gold half-lion of James II minted at Edinburgh between 1451 and 1475. The coin was originally worth three shillings and four pence Scots, later raised to five shillings Scots.

The reverse has a figure of St Andrew flanked by crowns. The Latin inscription translates as: 'Christ Reigns, Christ Conquers, Christ Commands'.

It is thought that some James II's later gold and silver coins were struck in the reign of James III.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-694-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C87
• Date: 1451 - 1475
  Between 1451 and 1475
  
• Material: Gold; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Crown IACOBVSD'GRAREXSCOTOR; crowned shield of arms / Rev. P crown X / PCREGN / ATXP / CVINCIT X; St Andrew on cross, with crown to either side
  Coin Type: Stewart, 2nd issue, Type II
  Coin, half lion
  
• Dimensions: 20.50 mm D / Die Axis: 4.5
  
• What: Coin Type: Stewart, 2nd issue, Type II
  Coin, half lion
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: James II
  St Andrew
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
• Event:
• Description: James II gold half-lion, Edinburgh, 1451 - 1475
  
• References:
  • 'Currency' multimedia programme NMS 1995 
  • Stewart, I.H. 'The Scottish Coinage'. Second Edition. London: Spink & Son, 1967 
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