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Unique ID: LVPL-AE4023
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Scottish voided long cross and stars cut quarter penny of Alexander III (1249-1286). Reverse: [...]/ON P?/[...]; voided long cross and stars. Possibly minted at Perth. AD 1250-1280.
The coin has been double struck.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1280
Quantity: 1
Length: 14 mm
Width: 10 mm
Weight: 0.4 g
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 16th April 2017 - Sunday 16th April 2017
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Cut farthing
Ruler/issuer: Alexander III of Scotland
Mint or issue place: Perth
Type: Scottish: Alexander III Long cross and stars first coinage with voided cross (S 5042 - 5048)
Obverse description: Crowned bust.
Obverse inscription: [A]LEXA[NDER REX]
Reverse description: Voided long cross and stars.
Reverse inscription: [...]/ON P?/[...]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.