© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Penny - Robert I ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Robert I (1306-1329) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1319-1329 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#111282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with 5 pointed mullet in every second quarter.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SCOTORVM REX
Lettering (regular font): SCOTORVM REX
Translation: King of Scots
Comment
Despite coming to the throne in 1306 Robert the Bruce did not mint any coins until late 1319. This may be connected to the Scottish re-conquest of Berwick in 1318. This is an extremely rare coinage and may have only been struck for a short duration.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny coin from Scotland, minted during the reign of Robert I (1319-1329), is that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. This coin was part of a series of silver coins introduced by Robert I to replace the earlier copper coins, and it was used widely in trade and commerce throughout Scotland and the surrounding regions. Despite being a small denomination, the ½ Penny coin was an important part of the economy and played a significant role in the financial transactions of everyday people.
