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Unique ID: LANCUM-AEAE06
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Scottish penny of William I: Late William I or posthumous issue, short cross, Phase B, c. AD1205-1230, Spink 5029 or 5030. The second moneyer's name is unclear if it's HVE it's 5029, if it's ADAM it's 5030.
Crowned bust left with sceptre. [LE REI] WILL[AM]. Voided short cross with stars in angles. WALTER [HVE?]. The diameter is 19mm, and the weight is 2g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1205
Date to: Circa AD 1230
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 19 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: William I of Scotland
Type: Scottish: William I, Short Cross and Stars coinage Phase B (S 5029 - 5033))
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with sceptre
Obverse inscription: [LE REI] WILL[AM]
Reverse description: Voided short cross with stars in angles
Reverse inscription: WALTER [HVE?]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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