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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-BF340B

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: 0.83 mm
Weight: 1.31 g
Diameter: 20.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2002 - Monday 31st December 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2397; Finder's reference M 157

Materials and construction

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

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: Profile crowned bust facing left and holding sceptre in front
Obverse inscription: + ALEXANDER DEI GRA
Reverse description: Long cross with a pierced mullet of six points in each angle
Reverse inscription: REX SCOTORVM +
Initial mark: cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine