1 Penny - Malcolm IV (Type IIa) ND (1153-1165) front 1 Penny - Malcolm IV (Type IIa) ND (1153-1165) back
1 Penny - Malcolm IV (Type IIa) ND (1153-1165) photo
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1 Penny - Malcolm IV Type IIa ND

 
Silver - 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Malcom IV (1153-1165)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1153-1165
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#111430
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross Fleury with pellets, rosettes or pellets with stalks in the angles.

Comment

The coinage in the name of Malcolm IV is extremely rare. The coinage of David I continued to be minted during his reign.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Penny - Malcolm IV (Type IIa) ND (1153-1165) from Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The coin's obverse features a crowned bust of King Malcolm IV, while the reverse features a cross fleury, which is a type of cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends. This design was specifically chosen to symbolize the king's connection to the Christian faith and his role as a protector of the realm. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting process adds to its value and historical significance, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.