Scotland 1 Demy - James I Type III (1424–1437)
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1424–1437 |
| Denomination | ½ Lion (Demy) |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 3.500g · 0.1032 t oz |
| Diameter | 24.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5192 |
Lion rampant within lozenge.
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Saltire flanked by fleur-de-lis within a tressure of six arcs, large quatrefoils with a small pellet in their centres in the arcs of the tressure.
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The 1424 Scotland 1 Demy - James I Type III is a circulating ½ lion (demy) coin issued from 1424 to 1437, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 3.5g and measures 24mm across. Reverse design: Saltire flanked by fleur-de-lis within a tressure of six arcs, large quatrefoils with a small pellet in their centres in the arcs of the tressure.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1424 Scotland 1 Demy - James I Type III worth?
No verified sale of the 1424 Scotland 1 Demy - James I Type III has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £322 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1424 Scotland 1 Demy - James I Type III?
Check the weight 3.5g and diameter 24mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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