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COIN

Unique ID: LVPL-C08035

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Silver penny of David II of Scotland, (1329-1371).

Obverse: DAVID DEI GRA REX; Crowned head left with sceptre.

Reverse: REX SCOTORVM; long cross with a mullet in each angle.

Mint: Edinburgh (?).

Spink no: 5087.

Clipped.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1329
Date to: Circa AD 1371

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.75 mm
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 18.26 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st August 2011

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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, first coinage (S 5087 - 5088)
Obverse description: Crowned head left with sceptre.
Obverse inscription: DAVID DEI GRA REX
Reverse description: Long cross with a mullet in each angle.
Reverse inscription: REX SCOTORVM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Wakefield (Metropolitan District)
District: Wakefield (Metropolitan District)
To be known as: Pontefract

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found while metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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