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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-BD088E

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1357
Date to: Circa AD 1367

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.62 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st July 2014 - Thursday 31st July 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2223

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: David II of Scotland
Mint or issue place: Edinburgh Castle
Type: Scottish: David II second coinage penny (S 5114 -5122)
Obverse description: A crowned bust of the king, Older head, facing left, with sceptre in front.
Obverse inscription: [D]AVID RE[X SCOTORVM] [saltire stops]
Reverse description: A long cross pattee dividing the legend, with a pierced mullet of five points in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [VILL]A EDIN[BVR]GH
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine