COIN

Unique ID: DOR-325A19

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1367
Date to: Circa AD 1371

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.72 g
Diameter: 26.99 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 018048

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: Profile bust facing left, crowned and holding sceptre in front. A star at the base of the sceptre handle. Bust in a six arched tressure with trefoils outside the cusps. Double cross stops.
Obverse inscription: DAVID DEI GRA REX SCOTORVM
Reverse description: Long cross with mullets in the inner angles The mullets have cinquefoils at the centres. The legend is in two registers. Cross and crescent stops.
Reverse inscription: DNS PTECTOR MS ET LIBATOR / VILLA EDINBURGh
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine