The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.
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A metal detectorist discovered the earliest known coin ever produced in a Scottish mint
In 2023, a metal detectorist in Scotland found a small silver penny decorated with royal imagery. National Museums Scotland ...
The 900-year-old coin, which bears the image of David I, a 12th-century king, recently went into the possession of National ...
The earliest known coin minted in Scotland – almost 900 years ago – has been acquired for the nation after it was found by a metal detectorist. The medieval David I silver coin was discovered in a ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A selection of the 15th-century silver and gold coins found at the Cappercleuch site in Scotland.
The earliest known coin minted in Scotland – almost 900 years ago – has been acquired for the nation after it was found by a metal detectorist. The medieval David I silver coin was discovered in a ...
Alice Blackwell, senior curator of medieval archaeology and history at NMS, said: “This coin was minted in the name of King ...
The medieval David I silver coin was discovered in a wooded area near Penicuik, Midlothian, and has now been allocated to National Museums Scotland [PA Media] The earliest known coin to be minted in ...
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