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Unique ID: NLM-296C23
Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Scottish penny of Robert II (1371-1390), Seaby no. 5146
Obverse description: Bust with sceptre right with bifoliate crown with spurs instead of spears or pearls. Initial cross potent.
Obverse inscription: +ROBIRTVS [R]EX SCOTT[?]S
Reverse description: Long cross, five pointed star with central cinquefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: VILL/AED/[?INB?]/[?ON]
Diameter: 18.7mm, Weight: 0.91gms, die axis: probably 2
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1371
Date to: Exactly AD 1390
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.91 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 8th November 2013
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Other reference: NLM24937a
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Robert II of Scotland
Mint or issue place: Edinburgh Castle
Type: Scottish: penny o of Robert II (S 5145 - 5153)
Obverse description: Bust with sceptre right with bifoliate crown with spurs instead of spears or pearls
Obverse inscription: +ROBIRTVS [R]EX SCOTT[?]S
Reverse description: Long cross, five pointed star with central cinquefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: VILL/AED/[?INB?]/[?ON]
Initial mark: cross potent.
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.