Coin (Obverse), halfpenny, from reign of Robert II

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This is the obverse of a silver halfpenny minted at Edinburgh between 1371 and 1390 during the reign of Robert II.

The obverse bears a crowned head with a sceptre. The Latin inscription translates as: 'King Robert'.

The first Stewart king, Robert was the grandson of Robert Bruce and nephew of David II. His coins are similar in weight standard and general appearance to the latest issues of David II. His mints were at Edinburgh, Perth and Dundee.

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• Online ID: 000-100-052-261-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C1809
• Date: 1371 - 1390
  Between 1371 and 1390
  
• Material: Silver; uneven striking; slight to moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. [Cross] ROBERTVSRE [X]; crowned head to left with sceptre / Rev. VIL / [?] I / DIn / BVG; single long cross with a five-pointed mullet in each angle
  Coin, halfpenny
  
• Dimensions: 13.50 mm D / Die Axis: 9.0
  
• What: Coin, halfpenny
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Pollexfen Collection? (note in NMAS copy of Richardson)
  Robert II
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
• Event:
• Description: Robert II silver halfpenny, Edinburgh, 1371 - 1390
  
• References:
  • 'Currency' multimedia programme NMS 1995 
  • Richardson (1901), Add 122 
  • Stewart, I.H. 'The Scottish Coinage'. Second Edition. London: Spink & Son, 1967 
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