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Dan Barker & Alexander Smail

Rare medieval coin depicting Scottish king to go on display in honour of coronation

A rare penny that depicts a 12th century Scottish king will be put on display in honour of King Charles III's coronation.

Discovered by an amateur detectorist, the silver coin features Malcolm IV, who ruled Scotland from 1153 until his death in 1165. It will be exhibited in Dunfermline, which was bestowed city status by Charles in 2022.

The coin, which dates back to the time of Malcolm IV's rule, will be put on display near the historic Dunfermline Abbey where he was buried. Weighing under 1.5g, it will be shown in the reading room at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries until June 30.

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