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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-F55B8D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1280

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 0.73 mm
Weight: 1.21 g
Diameter: 18.15 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 14th July 2011

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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 5049 - 5059)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with lis-tipped sceptre in front.
Obverse inscription: ALEXANDER DEI GRA
Reverse description: Long cross dividing legend, six pointed mullet in quarters
Reverse inscription: REX/SCO/[TOR]/VM
Initial mark: Cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine