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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-AF5F65

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Class: Penny

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1280
Date to: Circa AD 1286

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.11 g
Diameter: 17.95 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 21st August 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: scms entry 021756

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Alexander III of Scotland
Type: Scottish: Alexander III Long Cross and Stars Second Coinage solid cross (S 5049 - 5059)
Obverse description: Profile bust, right, crowned and holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: ALEXANDER DEI GRA
Reverse description: Long cross with mullet in each angle
Reverse inscription: REX SCOTORVM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine