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29 June 2012
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In pictures: Scottish treasure trove
A 12th Century silver penny of William the Lion found at Wester Balgedie, in Perth and Kinross, is among the highlights of the seventh annual Treasure Trove report.
A merchant's weight set dating from the 1700s was uncovered at Fortrose in the Highlands. It was made in Nuremberg.
This 15th Century gilt and copper alloy end for a leather strap, or belt, is decorated with the face of Christ. The find was made at Crichton, Midlothian.
One of the rarest finds recorded in the new report is a copper alloy cast made in the shape of an eagle from Roman times. Representing the sacred bird of Juno, it was unearthed at Selkirk, in the Borders.
A Bronze Age axe head was found in a stream at Wanlockhead, in Dumfries and Galloway. The finder was panning for gold at the time.
This Neolithic axe head recovered from a peat bog at Crook of Devon, in Perth and Kinross, is thought to have been used as a ritual offering.
Another Roman relic was this lion head used to decorate caskets and boxes uncovered at Castlecary, Falkirk.
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