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Coin - Halfgroat, David II, Scotland, 1357-1367
Reg. No: NU 1722
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- Summary:
- Silver coin; Denomination: Halfgroat
Edinburgh mint
David II (1329-1371)
A halfgroat is a twopence coin. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 23 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 1.881 g (Weight) |
More information
| Themes this item is part of: | Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain - Scotland |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | hammered |
| DateEra: | 1357-1367 AD |
| Denomination: | Halfgroat |
| Obverse Description: | At centre within beaded circle, crowned head of the King facing left with sceptre at left; around, + DA[VID] DEI GRA REX SCOT[ORVM] |
| Reverse Description: | Long cross with five pointed mullet in each angle; around in two concentric circles, inner, VILLA EDINBVRGh; outer, DNS PROTECTOR MEVS |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | King David II, Scotland, Great Britain, 1357-1367 |
| Mint: | Edinburgh (Mint), Edinburgh, Scotland |
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