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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-BC4D77

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.46 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 17.44 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 31st January 2013

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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: unclear
Obverse inscription: ALEXANDER DEI GRA
Reverse description: Long cross pattee with a five pointed mullet in each quarter
Reverse inscription: REX SCO TOR VM+
Initial mark: plain cross
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine