Description
Denomination: Silver sterling = penny
Period: House of Bruce
Date: 1329-1371
Origin: Probably Edinburgh after 1333; first coinage, second issue
Condition: VF very good for type, nice portrait, toned, RARE
Obverse: Crowned bust, left ,with sceptre, +DAVID: DEI. GRACIA
Reverse: Long cross with six pointed mullet in each angle, REX SCO TTO RVM
Size and Weight: 18mm, 1.04g
References: Spink (Scotland) 5088
Features and Provenance: Owned by Spink in 1968, property of an Essex collector
David Bruce was son of Robert the Bruce and succeeded him on the death of his father in 1329 at the age of five. He was crowned at Scone in 1331 and was the first monarch to be anointed at his coronation. Edward III of England took advantage of his young age by supporting Edward Balliol when he invaded Scotland in 1332; David and his entourage fled to France until safe to return in 1341. This became the pattern for his life, which was spent either in captivity or exile, but he managed to reign for 41 years leaving his country in a stronger position when he died in 1371 as the last of the House of Bruce.
Perfect gift for a Scottish nationalist. WATP
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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