000-190-000-468-C
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Coin (reverse), halfpenny, from reign of David II
This is the reverse of a silver halfpenny minted between 1351 and 1357, possibly at Edinburgh, during the reign of David II. The coin was worth one halfpenny Scots.
The reverse bears a single long cross with a six-pointed mullet in the first, 2nd and 4th quarters. The 3rd quarter is blank. 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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| Online ID: |
000-190-000-468-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.C1585 |
| Date: |
1351 - 1357
Between 1351 and 1357
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| Material: |
Silver; two pieces glued together: moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Cross DAVIDDEIGRACIA; crowned head to left with sceptre / Rev. REX / SCO / TOR / VM; single long cross with a six-pointed mullet in 1st, 2nd and 4th quarters, 3rd quarter blank
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| Dimensions: |
15.50 x 14.00 mm D / Die Axis: 8.5
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| What: |
Coin Type: 1st coinage, 2nd issue
Coin, halfpenny
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| Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection
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| Who: |
David II
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| Where: |
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh?
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| Description: |
David II silver halfpenny, Edinburgh?, 1351 - 1357
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| References: |
- 'Currency' multimedia programme NMS 1995
- Richardson (1901), * 20
- Stewart, I.H. 'The Scottish Coinage'. Second Edition. London: Spink & Son, 1967
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