Scottish coinage
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From c. 1124 until 1709, the coinage of Scotland was unique and minted locally. A wide variety of coins, such as the plack, bodle, bawbee, dollar and ryal were produced over that time. Before c. 1124,
An example of a dupondius coin of Vespasian (AD 69–79) typical of the Roman coins deposited at the Cardean Fort Angus in the late first century.
Scotland penny 802002
Gold Lion of Robert III of Scotland
Charles I 1637 621487
Coins of the pound sterling
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The standard circulating coinage of the United Kingdom, British Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories is denominated in pennies and pounds sterling, and ranges in value from one penny st
Examples of the standard reverse designs minted until 2008. Designed by Christopher Ironside (£2 coin is not shown).
Half crown, 1953
Two shilling coin, or florin, 1949
A 1937 George VI penny