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COIN
Unique ID: LANCUM-5AA9F3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Groat of David II dating from AD1357-early 1360s. Minted in Edinburgh. Type A6.
Obv: [+DAVID] DEI GR[ATIA RE]X SCO[TOR]VM
Rev: VILL/AED/INBV/RGH / DNS[P/RO]TECTOR/LIBARA[TOR]
Spink: 5091
Find of note status
This is a find of note and has been designated: County / local importance
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 1360
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 2.01 g
Diameter: 24.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 12th February 2017
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Groat
Ruler/issuer: David II of Scotland
Mint or issue place: Edinburgh Castle
Type: Scottish: groat of David II (S 5091 - 5104, 5123 - 5125)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with sceptre in front
Obverse inscription: [+DAVID] DEI GR[ATIA RE]X SCO[TOR]VM
Reverse description: long cross dividing legend
Reverse inscription: VILL/AED/INBV/RGH / DNS[P/RO]TECTOR/LIBARA[TOR]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cumbria (County)
District: Eden (District)
To be known as: Carlisle
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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