page_title: David II of Scotland
hierarchical_section_title: David II of Scotland
caption_attribution_description: Scotland. David II of Scotland. 1329-1371. AR Penny (18mm, 1.31 g, 12h). First coinage, second issue. Edinburgh mint. Struck circa 1351-1357. +DAVID DEI GRACIA, crowned head left; scepter before [REX] SCT TOR Vm+, long cross; mullets in quarters. Burns 2 (fig. 230); SCBI 35 (Ashmolean &amp; Hunterian) -; SCBC 5087 var. (rev. legend).
context_page_description: David II was King of Scotland for nearly 42 years, from 1329 until his death in 1371. He was the last male of the House of Bruce. Although David spent long periods in exile or captivity, he managed to ensure the survival of his kingdom and left the Scottish monarchy in a strong position.
context_section_description: David II (5 March 1324 – 22 February 1371) was King of Scotland for nearly 42 years, from 1329 until his death in 1371. He was the last male of the House of Bruce. Although David spent long periods in exile or captivity, he managed to ensure the survival of his kingdom and left the Scottish monarchy in a strong position.
caption: A coin depicting David
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