1 Penny - David I (Period A) ND (1136-1145) front 1 Penny - David I (Period A) ND (1136-1145) back
1 Penny - David I (Period A) ND (1136-1145) photo
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1 Penny - David I Period A ND

 
Silver (.925) 1.46 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
David I (1124-1153)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1136-1145
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
1.46 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#89802
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross with fleur de lis in the quarters.

Comment

Period A coins were minted from 1136 to the beginning of the 1140s. The dates shown are just estimates.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - David I (Period A) ND (1136-1145) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination. The obverse of the coin bears the image of King David I, while the reverse features a cross fleury, which is a type of cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends. This design was used during the reign of King David I and is distinct from the designs used on other coins of the same period.