Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Halfgroat
Edinburgh mint
David II (1329-1371)
David II introduced this denomination to Scotland following the model of Edward III of England. The halfgroat was a 2 pence coin.
Obverse Description
At centre within beaded circle and a broken tressure of six arches, crowned head of the King facing left with sceptre at left; around, + DAVID DEI GRA REX SCOTORVM
Reverse Description
Long cross with five pointed mullet in each angle; around in two concentric circles, inner, VILLA EDINBVRGh; outer DNS PROSECTOR (sic) MEVS (translation, God is my protector).
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 1360 AD
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Material
Silver
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Axis
09
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Dimensions
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.136 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink 5109 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
