Scotland ½ Penny - John Balliol, 1292 – 1296
1st Coinage
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1292 – 1296
Ruler
John of Balliol
(1292–1296)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.65
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from Scotland. Issued from 1292 to 1296. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.65 g.
- Obverse
- Left facing bust of King John. (John, by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Long cross with a mullet of six points in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. (King of Scots)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1292-1296) | — |
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