yes it's John Baliol 1292-96. Berwick mint. + IOHANNES DEI GRA + REX SCOTORUM S.5065. A first for me well pleased, a rare coin, and in great shape. Cleaned it up, will post some pics. Soon.Hello Colin, think it may be John Baliol 1st coinage , rough surface issue.
That did cross my mind on it being him, I just had a quick look last night, as I am in Singapore at the moment. Even better Rob.Hello Colin, think it may be John Baliol 1st coinage , rough surface issue.
Don we all thank you for your tireless work at helping us id our finds. You have a real knack for it. I am Irish and Scottish with a bit of Welsh thrown in for good measureAhab8, Thanks for the kind comment. Whenever an article is found from the land of my fellow clansmen, especially one so ancient as this coin, my level of interest peaks. Congrats again to Robert and his finds. Don..
Don we all thank you for your tireless work at helping us id our finds. You have a real knack for it. I am Irish and Scottish with a bit of Welsh thrown in for good measure
Lol looks like were just a couple of mutts trying to make our way in this world :-)Not sure about the good measure...lol but what can I say as an English/Irish/Austrian.