½ Lion - James II 2nd Coinage, Type II
Features
| Issuer |
Scotland
(United Kingdom)  |
|---|---|
| King |
James II (1437-1460)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1451-1460 |
| Value | ½ Lion (Demy) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 336372 |
| References | Sp# 5223 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). |
Obverse
Royal arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IACOBVS D GRA REX SCOTOR
Translation: James, by the Grace of God, King of Scots
Reverse
Saint Andrew crucified on a saltire, flanked by crowns.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPC REGNAT XPC VINCIT XP
Unabridged legend: XPC REGNAT XPC VINCIT XPC IMPERAT
Translation: Christ reigns, Christ conquers, Christ Commands
Mint
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1451-1460) | |||||||||||||||
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