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A treasure hunter unearths 11 rare silver coins from the reign of Scotland's Robert II on The Black Isle - a fascinating glimpse into medieval history.
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Rare silver coins hoard dubbed ‘exciting piece of history’ unearthed by treasure hunter

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Last updated: 2025/02/13 at 10:31 AM
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Ian Deveney’s silver coin hoard. (Jam Press/Ian Deveney)
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A hoard of rare silver coins dubbed an “exciting piece of history” has been unearthed by a treasure hunter.

The 11 pieces date back to King Robert II – Robert the Bruce’s grandson – who ruled Scotland from 1371 to 1390.

Each of the 11 coins are groats.

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They were found by metal detectorist Ian Deveney who was taking part in a group outing with a club.

Ian who started the hobby in 2021 said the hoard was the biggest find he’d made.

A treasure hunter unearths 11 rare silver coins from the reign of Scotland's Robert II on The Black Isle - a fascinating glimpse into medieval history.
Ian Deveney with the silver coin hoard. (Jam Press/Ian Deveney)

“They are beautiful silver coins,” he told What’s The Jam.

“I have found coins previously but this hoard is the biggest.

“Finding a hoard is always something you dream about.

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“And this is an exciting piece of history.”

The coins were found at a site on The Black Isle in the Scottish Highlands and have been reported to the National Museums of Scotland Treasure Trove unit in Edinburgh.

A treasure hunter unearths 11 rare silver coins from the reign of Scotland's Robert II on The Black Isle - a fascinating glimpse into medieval history.
Ian Deveney’s silver coin hoard. (Jam Press/Ian Deveney)

Ian said he was told by authorities that the hoard would be claimed by a museum because they were of value.

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Historians are now planning to assess the location where the coins were found to see if there is any more evidence to be found.

Ian said he would receive a finder’s fee – but he didn’t know how much.

He said: “I don’t know who would have buried the hoard.

“The coins would have been valuable at the time.

A treasure hunter unearths 11 rare silver coins from the reign of Scotland's Robert II on The Black Isle - a fascinating glimpse into medieval history.
Ian Deveney’s silver coin hoard. (Jam Press/Ian Deveney)

“It was an important religious location so it may have something to do with that.

“There’s certainly a story to be uncovered which may be revealed one day.”

Robert II was King of Scots from 1371 to his death in 1390 and the first monarch of the House of Stewart.

He was the grandson of Robert the Bruce famed as the King inspired to keep fighting the English after seeing a spider try to spin its web while he was hiding in a cave.

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