Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years
Summary
The earliest known coin minted in Scotland, from the reign of King David I around the 1130s, was discovered near Penicuik, Midlothian by a metal detectorist. The coin has been given to National Museums Scotland and was valued at £15,000, which was paid to the finder. Experts believe this coin provides new insights into how and where coins were produced in Scotland during medieval times.Key Facts
- A coin from the reign of King David I, minted in the 1130s, was found near Penicuik, Midlothian.
- The coin is the earliest known to be minted in Scotland and is almost 900 years old.
- It was valued at £15,000, which was rewarded to the finder.
- The coin was allocated to the National Museums Scotland for research and possible future display.
- It is significant because it is the first coin from that period minted in Edinburgh, not Carlisle where earlier coins were made.
- The coin features a portrait of King David I and inscriptions indicating Edinburgh as the mint location.
- This discovery helps expand understanding of medieval coin production in Scotland.
- During King David I's reign, coins were also minted in other places such as Perth and Aberdeen.
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