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A Medieval silver penny of Alexander III of Scotland, dating to c. AD 1280-1286 AD. Second coinage, 'Cross and Stars' type, 24 points. Berwick mint. Cf. Spink 2003 'Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands,' pp. 18-19, nos. 5052-5053 (probably no. 5053).
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1280
Date to: Circa AD 1286
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.06 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 20.03 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 21st April 2014
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Alexander III of Scotland
Mint or issue place: Berwick
Type: Scottish: Alexander III, Long cross and stars second coinage solid cross (S 5060 - 5064)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left, with sceptre in front
Obverse inscription: + ALEXANDER DEI GRA
Reverse description: Long cross pattee with a six-pointed star in each quadrant.
Reverse inscription: REX/SCO/TOR/VM +
Initial mark: Plain cross
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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