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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-569622

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: AD 1280
Date to: AD 1286

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.31 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 27th May 2005

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Alexander III of Scotland
Mint or issue place: Unknown
Type: Scottish: Alexander III Long Cross and Stars Second Coinage solid cross (S 5049 - 5059)
Obverse description: left facing crowned bust with sceptre in front
Obverse inscription: ALEXANDER D G GRA
Reverse description: Long cross with five pointed star with pellet in each quarter, two quarters also have pellet on each side of star.
Reverse inscription: REX SCOTORVM
Initial mark: plain cross
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine