1 Penny - David II (1st Coinage, 2nd Issue) ND (1351-1357) front 1 Penny - David II (1st Coinage, 2nd Issue) ND (1351-1357) back
1 Penny - David II (1st Coinage, 2nd Issue) ND (1351-1357) photo
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1 Penny - David II 1st Coinage, 2nd Issue ND

 
Silver (.925) 1.17 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
David II (1329-1371)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1351-1357
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
1.17 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#312461
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long cross with a mullet of 6 points in each quarter.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: REX SCOTORVM

Lettering (regular font): REX SCOTORVM

Translation: King of Scots

Comment

Large lettering in the obverse and reverse legends.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - David II (1st Coinage, 2nd Issue) ND (1351-1357) from Scotland is that it features a unique design, with a crowned bust of King David II on the obverse (front) side, and a cross fleury on the reverse (back) side. This design was used for the first time in Scottish coinage during David II's reign, and it symbolizes the king's authority and power.