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The Oldest Coin Ever Minted in Scotland Was Discovered Near Edinburgh by a Metal Detectorist
A silver coin struck nearly 900 years ago has emerged as the earliest known example of coinage ever minted in Scotland, following its discovery near Edinburgh by a metal detectorist. The find, uncovered in a wooded area close to Penicuik in Midlothian, is now officially part of the national collection after being allocated to National…