Scotland ½ Plack - James III (1460–1488)
Circulating version: 1460 Scotland 1 Penny - James III Type A
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1460–1488 |
| Denomination | ½ Plack |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (500/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 1.020g · 0.0164 t oz |
| Diameter | 23.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5296 |
Royal arms within a three arched tressure, crown in the top tressure and a cross in the left and right tressures.
IACOBVS DEI GRA REX SCOTTORV
Cross with a saltire at the centre, crown in each angle of the cross.
VILLA DE EDIN·B·VRGH
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1460 Scotland Half Plack - James III
The 1460 Scotland Half Plack - James III is a circulating ½ plack coin issued from 1460 to 1488, struck in 50% silver. It weighs 1.02g and measures 23mm across. Reverse design: Cross with a saltire at the centre, crown in each angle of the cross.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1460 Scotland Half Plack - James III worth?
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How is the 1460 Scotland Half Plack - James III different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1460 Scotland 1 Penny - James III Type A, not the coin found in change. It is struck in 50% silver rather than base.
How do I identify the 1460 Scotland Half Plack - James III?
Check the weight 1.02g and diameter 23mm and the metal (50% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
