COIN

Unique ID: HESH-79BFC7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Notes:

This issue of David II was subject of a proclaimation by Edward III in 1356 banning them from circulation in England due to their poorer weight and fineness in comparison with the English issues. The mint sigunature is not listed on these coins but general assumption is that the mint is Edinburgh, which became Scotlands principle mint after the final loss of Berwick to England in 1333. This find has been recorded from images and notes taken by Metal Detecting Holidays: https://www.metaldetectingholidays.com/ 

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1351
Date to: Circa AD 1357

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 16 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th April 2019

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Ruler/issuer: David II of Scotland
Mint or issue place: Unknown
Type: Scottish: David II, first coinage (S 5087 - 5088)
Obverse description: Crowned head with sceptre facing left.
Obverse inscription: [+D]AV[ID D]EI [GRACIA]
Reverse description: Long cross divides the field and inscription; within each quarter a six pointed mullet
Reverse inscription: [REX/SCO]/TTO/[RVm]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine