The earliest known coin minted in Scotland - almost 900 years ago - has been acquired for the nation after it was found by a metal detectorist.The medieval David I silver coin was discovered in a wooded area near Penicuik, Midlothian, and has now been allocated to National Museums Scotland (NMS) by the Scottish Archaeological Finds Allocation Panel.

The earliest known coin minted in Scotland - almost 900 years ago - has been acquired for the nation after it was found by a metal detectorist.The medieval David I silver coin was discovered in a wooded area near Penicuik, Midlothian, and has now been allocated to National Museums Scotland (NMS) by the Scottish Archaeological Finds Allocation Panel.