Half-groat (Second Coinage, Second Head : David II)
Issuer
King David II
(Dunfermline Abbey, Dunfermline, Scotland, 1324 - 1371)
Date1357 - 1367
Object NameHalf-groat
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsCoins
Dimensions22 x 0.6mm, 1.8gm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1987 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions
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LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS013703
About MeIn addition to groats silver half-groats were also introduced to Scotland by David II.They were more or less identical to the groats except for their smaller size and they were valued at twopence. The illustration shows both sides of an Aberdeen-mint half groat.
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