COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-0B2914

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

It is suggested that with these coins the combination of stars and mullets on the reverse (ie the number of points on the stars) indicates the mint. 26 points is thought to indicate Perth although this is uncertain. Bateson (1997:49)

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1280
Date to: Circa AD 1286

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 1.27 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st October 2008

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Alexander III of Scotland
Category: Non English coin
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left with sceptre held in front
Obverse inscription: ALEXANDER DEI GRA AN ligated
Reverse description: Long cross dividing the legend with seven pointed stars in the 1st and 3rd quarters and pierced six pointed mullets in the 2nd and 4th
Reverse inscription: REX/ SCO/TOR/VM+
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine