½ Penny - John Balliol (1st Coinage) ND (1292-1296) front ½ Penny - John Balliol (1st Coinage) ND (1292-1296) back
½ Penny - John Balliol (1st Coinage) ND (1292-1296) photo
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½ Penny - John Balliol 1st Coinage ND

 
Silver 0.65 g -
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
John of Balliol (1292-1296)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1292-1296
Value
½ Penny (1⁄480)
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.65 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#311025
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long cross with a mullet of six points in the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: REX SCOTORVM

Lettering (regular font): REX SCOTORVM

Translation: King of Scots

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - John Balliol (1st Coinage) ND (1292-1296) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design, with a crowned bust of King John Balliol on the obverse (front side) and a cross fleury on the reverse (back side). This design was specifically chosen to symbolize the king's authority and connection to the Christian faith.