Treasure Trove coin found in Dornoch
Date Added: 14 September 2010
Year: 1552
Institution Name: dnhhl
Cat No: ◀ | 2010_077 | ▶
Picture No: 9406
Treasure Trove coin acquired by Historylinks, described as a "copper and silver coin dated 1552 Mary and Francis billon/hardhead, unc type, three halfpenny piece", found west of Sunny Bank on the Dornoch - Embo road. The only obvious feature is a lion with surmounted crown. The coin at 2010.078 is of the reign of James VI, the son of Mary Queen of Scots and Francis.
Dimensions: Diameter 14 mm
Groups: Dornoch Finds and Treasure Trove
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