½ Groat - David II (3rd Coinage) ND (1367-1371) front ½ Groat - David II (3rd Coinage) ND (1367-1371) back
½ Groat - David II (3rd Coinage) ND (1367-1371) photo
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½ Groat - David II 3rd Coinage ND

 
Silver 1.99 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
David II (1329-1371)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1367-1371
Value
½ Groat
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.99 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#124844
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long cross with a mullet in each quarter.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
DNS PROTECTOR MEVS :

VILLA EDINBVRGH

Lettering (regular font):
DNS PROTECTOR MEVS :

VILLA EDINBVRGH

Translation:
God is my Defender

Town of Edinburgh

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - David II (3rd Coinage) ND (1367-1371) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a small cross fleury on the reverse side, which is a symbol of the Christian faith and a nod to the country's religious heritage.