From Aberlady, East Lothian
![Postcard of Coin (reverse), farthing, from reign of David II.](/database/media.php?file=postcard/image/0098/00984255.jpg&PHPSESSID=nq42oub8kv2nrjsaq6kt2hq9i7) 000-190-000-247-C © National Museums Scotland |
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Coin (reverse), farthing, from reign of David II
This is the reverse of a silver farthing - the only known one of its type - minted at Edinburgh between 1351 and 1357, during the reign of David II. The coin was worth a quarter of a penny Scots. It was found at Aberlady in East Lothian.
The reverse has a single long cross with a six-pointed mullet in the 1st and 3rd angles. It is unclear whether the other angles contained mullets. The Latin inscription translates as: 'King of Scots'.
David II was the son of Robert I, 'The Bruce'. His reign saw two major coinage innovations: Scotland's first gold coin - the noble - and the introduction of silver groats and half-groats.
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000-190-000-247-C |
Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.1992.305 |
Date: |
Between 1351 and 1357 c. 1351 - 1357
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Material: |
Silver; some flattening; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. DAVID . DEI . GRAC . I .; crowned bust to left with sceptre / Rev. REX / SCO / TOR / VM .; single long cross; 6-pointed mullet in 1st and 3rd angles; other mullets of uncertain form, owing to flatt
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Dimensions: |
12.00 mm D / Die Axis: 1.0
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What: |
Coin Type: 1st coinage, 2nd issue (?) Coin, farthing
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Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection
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Who: |
David II
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Where: |
Scotland Scotland, East Lothian, Aberlady, The Glebe Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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Description: |
Silver farthing of David II, c. 1351 - 1357 (?)
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References: |
- 'Currency' multimedia programme NMS 1995
- Stewart, I.H. 'The Scottish Coinage'. Second Edition. London: Spink & Son, 1967
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