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The medieval David I silver coin was discovered in a wooded area near Penicuik, Midlothian, and has now been allocated to National Museums Scotland
The earliest known coin to be minted in Scotland almost 900 years ago has been acquired for the nation after it was found by a metal detectorist.
The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area near Penicuik, Midlothian in 2023, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.
As required by law it was reported it to Treasure Trove and allocated to National Museums Scotland (NMS) by the Scottish Archaeological Finds Allocation Panel.
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A close up of the historic coin which is almost 900 years old
The NMS said it would be used for research but it is hoped it will go on display in future.
King David I of Scotland, who reigned from 1124 until 1153, introduced the country’s first coinage.
Alice Blackwell, senior curator of medieval archaeology
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