© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Penny - Robert II ND
| Silver | - | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Robert II (1371-1390) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1371-1390 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#124731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with a mullet in each quarter
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: VILLA DVNDE
Lettering (regular font): VILLA DVNDE
Translation: Town of Dundee
Interesting fact
The ½ Penny coin from Scotland, issued during the reign of Robert II (1371-1390), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. This coin was also part of a larger currency reform effort, which aimed to standardize coinage across Scotland and the wider British Isles. Despite being a small denomination, the ½ Penny coin played an important role in everyday transactions and commerce during its time.
