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Rare 1130s Scottish Coin Discovered, Valued at £15,000

12/29/2025

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David I of Scotland silver coin, the earliest known coin minted in Scotland, was acquired after a metal detectorist found it near Penicuik.
Dated to the 1130s, it is the first of its type minted outside Carlisle, indicating Edinburgh production.
Alice Blackwell, senior curator at National Museums Scotland, says the find enhances understanding of medieval minting.
The coin is valued at £15,000 and will be used for research and eventual display.

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Story summary

David I of Scotland silver coin, the earliest known coin minted in Scotland, was acquired after a metal detectorist found it near Penicuik.
Dated to the 1130s, it is the first of its type minted outside Carlisle, indicating Edinburgh production.
Alice Blackwell, senior curator at National Museums Scotland, says the find enhances understanding of medieval minting.
The coin is valued at £15,000 and will be used for research and eventual display.