A precious haul of 700-year-old silver coins which were unearthed in Angus have gone on display for the first time.
The 47 silver pennies, which date between 1271 and 1307, were found in a field near Kirriemuir two years ago and subsequently verified by the National Museum of Scotland.
Gateway to the Glens Museum in Kirriemuir is displaying the coins as part of a free display of treasure trove finds from the surrounding area.
The exhibition is part of Digit 2015, a year-long celebration of Scottish archaeology, co-ordinated by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and Archaeology Scotland.
Other highlights include a Neolithic carved stone ball thought to be from Glen Isla and a small harness pendant with an unusual and elaborate heraldic shield.
Senior museum assistant Rachel Jackson said: “The coins were discovered two years ago but only recently came to us.
“When metal detectors find something in the ground that is of such an age that it’s obvious the owner won’t be around any more, they get sent to the treasure trove unit National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
“They then investigate what the object is and an award is made to the finder. We were delighted that the coins were given to us as the nearest museum.
“They were found by a group of nine people and each coin is worth around £40, so it’s quite a substantial haul.
“There used to be a castle at Glasswell so it’s a good place to find items. The pendant is also from the same area and is very pretty with an unusual shield design.”
The Neolithic stone ball has been in the Angus Museum collection since 1966. Several rings are also on display.
“It’s a really rare chance to see these items,” Rachel added.
“They are different objects, but all have the same thing in common in that they were found in the ground and had been there for a long, long time.”
Treasure trove items are often found by people walking, ploughing or gardening and, after being legally reported as historical finds, may be made available to a local museum by the Queen’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer.
The museum, at 32 High Street, Kirriemuir, is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10am to 5pm. The exhibition runs until April 18.