Silver penny, King John Balliol
John Balliol was the great rival of Robert the Bruce. He was briefly king of Scotland in 1292-1296. His main lands in Scotland were centred on Buittle Castle.
A silver long-cross penny, with the king's head on the obverse and a cross quatered on the reverse. The obverse bears the legend 'rex Scotorum' - 'King of the Scots'.
Object no :
SWCO003a
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Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
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Dimensions :
depth 1mm, diameter 17mm
Materials :
silver
Location :
NA
Accession number :
NA
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
