© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Penny - David II 1st Coinage, 1st Issue ND
| Silver | - | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | David II (1329-1371) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1330-1335 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#124829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with a mullet in two of the quarters
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: REX SCOTORVM
Lettering (regular font): REX SCOTORVM
Translation: King of Scots
Comment
Coins of the first coinage (first issue) were minted in the early 1330s, but the exact date is unknown.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - David II (1st Coinage, 1st Issue) ND (1330-1335) from Scotland is that it was minted during the reign of David II, who was only 5 years old when he ascended to the throne. This coinage was issued to help finance the military campaigns during the Second War of Scottish Independence. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not widely accepted due to its low denomination and was eventually replaced by a higher denomination coin.
