Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Penny
Berwick Mint (possible)
Robert Bruce (1306-1329)
Berwick is suggested as the Mint because hoard evidence indicates that no coins were issued until after it was recovered from the English in about 1320.
Obverse Description
At centre within beaded circle crowned head of the King facing left with sceptre at left; around, + ROBERTV ... A
Reverse Description
At centre partly within beaded circle long cross with five pointed mullet in each angle; around, REX + SCOT ...
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 1320 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.958 g (Weight)
over 1/3 of coin missing
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink 5076 Pages