Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1845-1890
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LOZENGE LION, n. comb. A gold coin, the demy, of James I and II, having on the obverse the Lion Rampant in a lozenge or diamond-shaped shield. Hist.Sc. 1845 J. Lindsay Coinage Scot. 130:
The Demy or lozenge Lions bear the arms uncrowned and only surmounted by the mint mark.Ayr. 1890 J. Service Notandums 67:
There were Siller Pennies and Groats, . . . Lozenge Lions, Billon Pennies.
