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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-BCAAB9

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 1292

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.98 g
Diameter: 17.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 15th April 2013 - Monday 14th April 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 591

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: Perth
Type: Scottish: Alexander III Long Cross and Stars Second Coinage solid cross (S 5049 - 5059)
Obverse description: Crowned head left holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: +ALEXANDER D[EI GRA] [ND ligated]
Reverse description: Long cross with a mullet in each angle. Quarters 1 and 3 contain a mullet of 7 points, and quarters 2 and 4 contain a pierced mullet of 6 points.
Reverse inscription: [REX] SCOTORVM+
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine