© Dix Noonan Webb
½ Penny - John Balliol 1st Coinage ND
| Silver | 0.65 g | - |
| 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 |
| 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.