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    • Category:Scottish coins circa 1136 - 1540
    • Institution:LIN

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Record ID: LIN-D83FCF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A medieval silver cut farthing of William I of Scotland (1165-1214) or posthumous, Short Cross and Stars phase B dating to c.AD1205-30 (Spink S5029), moneyer: Hue Walter, mint: uncertain. Ref: Spink 2020: p.14. The inscriptions are inevitably very partial but the obverse appear to read [  ]E W[  ], probably [  ]E WA[  ] which suggests it may be paralleled by a coin in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford (Bateman and Mayhew 1987 no.74) which reads hVE WALPO on both sides.   Length: 14.5 mm; Width: 9 mm; Weight: 0.47g
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LIN-6A74DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A silver Scottish cut halfpenny of Stephen (11135-54 AD),  Voided short cross and stars -  type II, dating c.1145-54) Type II, dating c.1145-50 AD.. Obverse: Crowned and bearded bust facing, holding sceptre in right hand, Legend: [STI]EFN[E] Reverse: Voided short cross and a six-pointed star in each angle. Legend: - Diameter: 20.07 mm; Weight: 0.61g
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hogsthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LIN-F6D4F8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete Scottish silver penny of Alexander III dating to AD c.1280, second coinage. ALEXANDER DEI GRA obverse depicting a crowned bust facing left and holding a sceptre. REX SCOTORVM reverse depicting a solid long cross with seven point stars in two opposing quarters and two six point mullets in the other two quarters. Possibly class E (Spink 5056) or class D (Spink 5057). Possibly the mint of Perth (26 points on the stars and mullets).
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: LIN-B7E1C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A medieval silver halfpenny of Robert II of Scotland (AD1371-90). Second period, late Class IV, AD1385/6-90 Mint of Edinburgh. Spink No. 5152. Obverse: Crowned bust left, holding sceptre: ROBERTVS REX Reverse: Long cross dividing field into four quarters - a mullet of five points in each quarter: VIL/A EI/DI/NR] Reference: Spink, Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands (2nd Edition) No. 5152.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Grasby', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LIN-3E97AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A worn and damaged silver medieval groat of James III of Scotland (1460-88), Light Issue dating to c.AD1482 (Spink S5280), mint: Edinburgh. Ref: Spink 2003: p.39. The coin is damaged with only a short section of the outer circle surviving alongside most of the field. The breaks are irregular leaving only around 40-50% of the coin has surviving. Max Diameter: 21.32 mm; Weight: 0.60g
Created on: Friday 27th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2023
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Record ID: LIN-EA9711
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A medieval Scottish silver cut halfpenny or farthing of Alexander III of Scotland (1249-86), First Coinage 'Long Cross and Stars' type (not further defined, Spink S5042-8), dating to c.1250-80, mint and moneyer uncertain. Ref: Spink 2003: 16. The coin is in poor condition with a tear in the flan. The straight edges of the coin suggest it is a cut fraction but it is not entirely clear whether this should be a cut halfpenny or farthing given that these edges are slightly irregular.   Obverse description: Head left with pellet crown and sceptre. Obverse inscr…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Horbling', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LIN-44F95C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cut silver voided long cross half penny of the reign of Alexander III of Scotland (ruled AD 1249 - 1286) probably dating to AD 1249 -c1280.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Grasby', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LIN-87D0FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of William I (the Lion) of Scotland (AD 1165-1214), third coinage (Short Cross and Stars), Phase B, bust type III. Spink S5029, dating to c.AD 1205-1230. Moneyers: Hue Walter, mint: Edinburgh, Perth or Roxburgh. ref: Spink 2015, 14. Obverse description: Pellets forming crown Obverse inscription: REI Reverse description: Five pointed raised star in voided short cross Reverse inscription: [..]ALTER[...] Diameter: 18.15 mm; Weight: 0.61g
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Horbling', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LIN-974219
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of Alexander III of Scotland (AD 1249-86), Second Coinage, (Spink S5061) dating to AD 1280-1292, two six pointed mullets in alternating quarters on the reverse.  Ref: Spink 2015, pp 20. Obverse: Crowned bust left facing sceptre; legend ALEXANDER DEI GRA Reverse: Long cross fourchee with six pointed star in two opposing quadrants; Legend: REX/SCO/TOR/VM+ Diameter: 14.9mm; weight: 0.62g; die axis: 4o'clock See NLM-D14F86
Created on: Friday 14th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: LIN-0CB570
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A medieval Scottish silver cut halfpenny of William I of Scotland (1165-1214), 'Short Cross and Stars' coinage, Phase A, dating to c.1195-1214, moneyer: Raul, mint: Roxburgh (Spink S5027). Ref: Spink 2003: 13.  Obverse description: Head left with pellet crown and sceptre. Obverse inscription: +(W)ILE[  ] Reverse description: Voided short cross with stars of six points in angles. Reverse inscription: [  ]VL: ON R[  ] (N reversed) Diameter: 19.14 mm; Weight: 0.67g
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Louth area', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LIN-8320FB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver penny of Alexander (1249-86 AD), second coinage, class Ma (Spink S5053) dating to 1280-92. A six-pointed mullet in each quarter on the reverse giving 24 points in total. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 19. Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left. Obverse inscription: AL[EX]ANDER DEI [G]RA Reverse description: Long cross with mullet or star in each angle, all with 6 points. Reverse inscription: +R[EX]/SCO/TOR/VM Diameter: 18.74 mm; Weight: 1.31g
Created on: Friday 8th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2022
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Record ID: LIN-D629FB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
An incomplete silver Scottish halfgroat of David II, Class A6, ornamental A on reverse. Edinburgh Mint. Dating from c. AD1357/8-c.1360s Obverse description: Crowned bust left with sceptre in front Obverse inscription: + D[AVID DEI GRA]REX SC[OT]ORV Reverse description: Long cross dividing legends with pellets in angles Reverse inscription: + DnS [P/ROTET]OR/mS  / VILL/AED/InBV/RGH Diameter: 22.49 mm; Thickness: 1.00 mm; Weight: 1.78g; DA:4
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
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Record ID: LIN-2E6D7E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
 An incomplete silver Scottish penny of Alexander III probably class Mc2, 23 point reverse dating to 1280-92. A fragment of the inscription on the lower right field of the obverse is missing. Obverse: Bust left with sceptre before face.  Encrustation obliterates where a crown may have been. Inscription ALEX[...] Reverse : Long cross with four quadrants. Each quadrant contains a six point mullet with a circular central depression. Inscription : [R]EX/[SCO]/TOR/VM[ ] Thickness 0.72mm, diameter 18.99mm weight 1.30g; Die Axis 12 o'c…
Created on: Sunday 10th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Holton le Moor', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LIN-B40598
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A complete medieval silver penny of Alexander (1249-86 AD), second coinage, class E2 (Spink S5056), dating to 1280-92 AD. 23-point reverse. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 18.  Obverse description: crowned bust facing left. Obverse inscription: [A]LEXANDER DEI GRA Reverse description: Long cross with mullet in each angle, three with 6 points, one with 5. Reverse inscription: +REX/SCO/TOR/VM Diameter: 19.73 mm; Weight: 1.31g
Created on: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Timberland', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LIN-88806C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
An incomplete silver medieval Scottish halfgroat of James III of Scotland (1460-88), Type IV 'Light Issue' dating to c.1482 (Spink S5282), mint: Edinburgh. Ref: Spink 2003: 40. The coin is in poor condition, badly damaged and clipped. Much of the outer circle is missing with irregular edges suggesting most of this is breakage rather than clipping. Obverse description: Bust of king facing with crown of four fleurs Obverse inscription: IA[  ]ORm Reverse description: Long cross dividing the legend, three pellets in angles of quarters 2 and 4, mullets in quarters 1 and 3. Re…
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bourne', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LIN-D1C252
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
Medieval silver hammered Scottish cut farthing of William I (1165-1214 AD), third coinage (Short Cross and Stars), Phase B, uncertain bust type (Spink S5029) dating to c.1205-30 AD. Moneyers: Hue Walter, Mint: Edinburgh, Perth or Roxburgh. Reverse with a five-pointed star in surviving angle. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 14. Length: 8.86 mm; Width: 8.77 mm; Thickness: 0.59; Weight: 0.32g
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 26th January 2022
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Record ID: LIN-64FEF8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A complete silver Medieval Scottish penny of Robert II (1371-1390). First period, type II (Spink S5150) dating to 1371-85/6. Mint: Perth. Long cross reverse with four five-pointed mullets (20 points). Star at base of sceptre handle. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 29. Obverse description: Crowned bust of the king left with sceptre in front of face Obverse inscription: +ROBE[RTVS R]CX SCOTTORV Reverse description: Long cross pattee which divides the legend. Five-pointed mullet in each quadrant Reverse inscription: VILL/ADE/PER/[Th+] Diameter: 18.07 mm; thickness: 0.50 mm; weight: 0.91g
Created on: Friday 12th February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
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Record ID: LIN-ACEBF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A silver Scottish cut halfpenny of Alexander III (1249-86 AD), first coinage (Voided long cross and stars), Type II or VI (Spink S5042 or S5046), dating to 1250-1280 AD. Moneyer: Michel. Mint: Roxburgh. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 17. Obverse: bust facing left, sceptre in front. Legend: A[LEXAnDER] REX Reverse: Voided long cross and a six-pointed star in each angle. Legend: [MI]/Ch/EL/[ONR] Diameter: 17.17 mm; Thickness: 0.71 mm; Weight: 0.57g
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 1st March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scothern', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LIN-ACC41C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A slightly clipped silver Scottish penny of William I (1165-1214 AD), third coinage (Short Cross and Stars), Phase A (Spink S5027) dating to c.1195-c.1205 AD. Moneyer: Hue. Mint: Edinburgh. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 14. Obverse: bust facing left, sceptre in front. Legend: [WI]LELm[VS RX] Reverse: short cross and a six-pointed star in each angle. Legend: hVE:O[N ED]NEBVR Diameter: 17.23 mm; Thickness: 0.83 mm; Weight: 1.12g
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 1st March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scothern', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LIN-66639C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A cut half Scottish silver penny of Alexander III (1249-1286), first coinage (voided long cross and stars), Type III(b?) or IV (Spink S5043 or 5044), dating to c.1250-1280 AD. Moneyer: Walter. Mint: uncertain. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 17. Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left. Obverse inscription: ALE[XANDER REX] Reverse description: Voided long cross with a six-star in each remaining quarter. Reverse inscription: T/ER Diameter: 17.04 mm; Thickness: 0.83 mm; Weight; 0.72g
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 17th August 2021
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