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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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#94542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with a mullet in each quarter.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: VILA EIDINRVR
Lettering (regular font): VILA EIDINRVR
Translation: Town of Edinburgh
Comment
Minted in Edinburgh.Various spellings of 'Edinburgh' are used.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny coin from Scotland, minted during the reign of Robert II (1371-1390), 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 II 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.
