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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-52D8D7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver penny of Alexander III of Scotland [1249-1286], first coinage, 1250 - c.1280 - long cross and stars. Damaged with around 20% loss. As Spink 5043, type III, moneyer Wilam, no mint visible.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: With finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to Landowner
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2017T499
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1280
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.25 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 30th June 2016 - Thursday 30th June 2016
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2017T499
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Alexander III of Scotland
Type: Scottish: Alexander III Long cross and stars first coinage with voided cross (S 5042 - 5048)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left, sceptre before
Obverse inscription: ALEXAND[ER R]EX
Reverse description: Voided long cross with six-pointed stars in angles
Reverse inscription: WI/LA/M O/[N ...]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Derbyshire (County)
District: South Derbyshire (District)
To be known as: Catton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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