National Heroes

Silver penny, Robert I 'The Bruce'

Period:

Medieval Middle Ages

Description:

Silver penny from the reign of King Robert I of Scotland, 1306 - 1329.

 

Coins were probably not issued until after the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 as this settled Bruce's war with England over Scottish independence.

Materials/Media:

metal, silver

Source:

Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura

Accession Number:

DUMFM:0209.6

Digital Number:

DMCO004a; DMCO004b

Copyright:

Dumfries & Galloway Council