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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-23166C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1235
Date to: Circa AD 1249

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18.6 mm
Width: 9.6 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 0.77 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 13th March 2019 - Wednesday 13th March 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form 3388

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Alexander II of Scotland
Type: Scottish: Alexander II , Short Cross and stars coinage Phase D (S 5035 - 5038)
Obverse description: Crowned bust right with sceptre
Obverse inscription: AL-E[...] REX
Reverse description: voided short cross with a start of six points in each angle
Reverse inscription: [...]ON ROC [reverse barred N]
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine