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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-1291D1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Scottish penny of Alexander III (1249-1286), second coinage, issue of 1280-1286.
Obverse description: Crowned bust with sceptre left. Initial cross potent.
Obverse inscription: +ALEXANDER DEI GR
Reverse description: Long cross, six pointed star or mullet with central dimple in each angle.Reverse inscription: REX/SCO/TOR/VM+
Diameter: 18.8mm, Weight: 1.20gms, die axis: possibly 6
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1280
Date to: Exactly AD 1286
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 5th September 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM22141a
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: Crowned bust with sceptre left.
Obverse inscription: +ALEXANDER DEI GR
Reverse description: Long cross, six pointed star or mullet with central dimple in each angle
Reverse inscription: REX/SCO/TOR/VM+
Initial mark: cross potent.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Bigby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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