1 Penny - Robert II ND (1371-1390) front 1 Penny - Robert II ND (1371-1390) back
1 Penny - Robert II ND (1371-1390) photo
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1 Penny - Robert II ND

 
Silver 1.00 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Robert II (1371-1390)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1371-1390
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.00 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#124726
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long cross with a mullet in each quarter

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: VILLA EDINBVRGH

Lettering (regular font): VILLA EDINBVRGH

Translation: Town of Edinburgh

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penny coin from Scotland, made of Silver and weighing 1.00g, is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of King Robert II, who ruled Scotland from 1371 to 1390, while the reverse side features a thistle, which is the national flower of Scotland and a symbol of the country's resilience and strength. The coin's design is a nod to Scotland's rich heritage and its enduring legacy as a nation.