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COIN

Unique ID: BUC-AC3E30

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: 0.56 g
Diameter: 14.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 6th September 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: AYBCM 4691

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Alexander III of Scotland
Type: Scottish: Alexander III Long Cross and Stars Second coinage solid cross (S 5060 - 5062)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with sceptre
Obverse inscription: +ALEXANDER DEI GRA
Reverse description: Long cross with two mullets of six points in alternate angles of the cross
Reverse inscription: REX/SCO/TOR/VM+
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock