Silver groat of James III, Scotland (Aberdeen), 1484 - 1488. 1954.203.53

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1954.203.53

Physical Description

  • Axis: 8

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 2.966
    • Diameter (in mm): 26

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 1484 - 1488
  • Denomination: groat
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: IACOBVS [DEI] GRACIA REX [ ]
    • Type: crowned (arched crown) bust of King, slightly to left; annulet before bust.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: outer circle: (cross) DNS PROTECTOR MEVEO[R]V / innner circle: (cross) VILLA DE ABRDA
    • Type: long cross; three pellets and an annulet in two inner angles and a crown in other two inner angles;alternating.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1954.203.53
  • Department: Medieval
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Ives, Herbert E.

Notes

  • main issue of James III; lifelike portrait.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States