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Unique ID: WAW-8D55FE
Object type certainty: Certain
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Medieval coin: penny of Alexander II of Scotland, in the name of William the Lion between 1230 and 1235. Aimer and Adam as moneyers. Minted in Roxburgh. Seaby 5034.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1230
Date to: Exactly AD 1235
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 17.37 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 26th June 2014 - Thursday 25th September 2014
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Ruler/issuer: Alexander II of Scotland
Type: Scottish: Alexander II in name of William I short cross and stars coinage Phase C (S 5034)
Obverse description: Bust facing right, crowned, with a sword in front.
Obverse inscription: WILEMVS REX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, stars in angles.
Reverse inscription: AIMER ADAM ON RO:
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SO7752
Four figure Latitude: 52.16578324
Four figure longitude: -2.33768099
1:25K map: SO7752
1:10K map: SO75SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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