RecordCoin (obverse), farthing, from reign of David II
Coin (obverse), farthing, from reign of David IIThis is the obverse of a silver farthing minted between 1329 and 1333, possibly at Berwick, during the reign of David II. The coin was worth a quarter of a penny Scots. The obverse bears a crowned head with a sceptre. The Latin inscription translates as: 'David, by the Grace of God'. 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. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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