© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Groat - David II 2nd Coinage, Class A ND
| Silver | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | David II (1329-1371) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1357-1367 |
| Value | ½ Groat |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#124842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with a mullet in each quarter.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS PROTECTOR MEVS
VILLA : ABERDON
Lettering (regular font):
DNS PROTECTOR MEVS
VILLA : ABERDON
Translation:
God is my Defender
Town of Aberdeen
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - David II (2nd Coinage, Class A) ND (1357-1367) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a small cross fleury on the reverse side, which is believed to have been added to symbolize the king's devotion to Christianity.
