The evidence of finds for the circulation and use of coins in medieval Scotland

Abstract

Single finds of coins minted between the twelfth century and 1603 are analysed, and the evidence compared with that provided by hoards and documents, in an attempt to determine which coins were being used for which purposes at various times. Lists of coin finds are appended for a number of important sites not included in the regular surveys published in this journal, and the possible significance of these larger accumulations is discussed. Includes