Rights Holder: Sussex Archaeological Society
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Unique ID: SUSS-309EC5
Object type certainty: Certain
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A extremely worn medieval silver Scottish penny in two pieces, of uncertain ruler (Robert III to James II). Aberdeen mint. Dating from the period 1390 to 1460. CF. Spink, 2003. Pg. 27 - 36.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1390
Date to: Circa AD 1460
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 0.62 g
Diameter: 16.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 28th April 2003
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Uncertain
Ruler/issuer: Robert III of Scotland - James II of Scotland
Mint or issue place: Aberdeen
Type: Scottish: Long cross and pellets coinage, not further defined
Obverse description: Illegible
Obverse inscription: [..]RE[...]
Reverse description: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: [...]EN[...]
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.