Silver groat of David II, King of Scots, A (S.5094), Edinburgh mint, 1357-1367. Legend: + DAVID DEI GRA RE[X] [SC]OTORVM. +DNS PTECTOR MS Z LIBATOR MS / VILLA EDINBVRGH. In uncertain times people hid their savings. This is a coin from a hoard of gold and silver coins that were buried at Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, south London. They totalled £5 7 shillings and 5 pence, which would have bought a horse and was more than a farm labourer could earn in two years.
