Groat (James IV : Light Coinage)
Issuer
King James IV of Scotland
(Stirling Castle, Stirling, Scotland, 1473 - 1513)
Date1496 - 1513
Object NameGroat
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsCoins
DimensionsApproximately: Diameter: 15 mm, Thickness: 0.3 mm
Weight: Weight: 2.26 gm
Weight: Weight: 2.26 gm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1985 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS027700
About MeThis small silver coin shows a stylised full-face portrait of King James IV. Earlier Scottish coins show a a side-view of a face. Although there is no date on the coin, it is believed to date from around 1490.