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© Trustees of the British Museum
1 Farthing - Robert I ND
| Silver | - | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Robert I (1306-1329) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1319-1329 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#111283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long cross with 5 pointed mullet in each 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 small coinage and may have only been struck for a short duration.Interesting fact
The 1 Farthing coin from Scotland, issued during the reign of Robert I (1319-1329), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. This coin was also part of a larger currency system that was used throughout the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
