Find Spot record MHG55502 - Findspot of 13th-century coins, Caithness

In February 2012 the John O'Groat Journal reported that nine coins had been discovered by a metal detectorist. They are believed to date to 1279 and include five silver, hammered Edward I coins. Four other coins are engraved with the head of King Alexander III of Scotland. Such finds are not rare, although it is more signficant where a number of coins are found together as in this case. <1>

A further eighteen coins were found at the same location a few days later. All the coins were found within a square metre of ground. <2>

<1> Clark, W, 03/02/2012, Ancient coins found in Caithness (Text/Publication/Article/Newspaper Article). SHG25644.

<2> John O' Groat Journal, 08/02/2012, More coins at site of treasure hunter's find (Text/Publication/Article/Newspaper Article). SHG25645.