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COIN

Unique ID: NARC-450BB5

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
Weight: 1.23 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm

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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
Mint or issue place: Unknown
Type: Scottish: Alexander III Long Cross and Stars Second Coinage solid cross (S 5049 - 5059)
Obverse description: bust left with sceptre
Obverse inscription: ALEXANDER DEI GRA
Reverse description: longcross with stars in quarters. 24 stars
Reverse inscription: REX SCOTORVM
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine