Record ID: NARC-99FED1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: a hammered silver penny of Alexander III of Scotland (AD 1249-1286). This coin is from Alexander's second issue (AD 1280-1286). Obv: Crowned head left, with sceptre / ALEXANDER DEI GRA Rev: Long unvoided cross, with one star of 6 points in each quarter / REX SCOTORUM Lettering: Straight-sided, open C and E, thick-waisted S, unbarred A . Spink Coins of Scot, Ire, the Isles 2003: 5053. Class Ma.
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-763AE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Scottish medieval silver penny of Alexander III (AD 1249-1286). This coin is of Alexander's second issue, minted between 1280 and 1286, in imitation of Edward I's long cross coinage. This example measures 19.5mm in diameter, 0.7mm in thickness, and 1.3g in mass. It is slightly damaged, with some edges clipped, and a little post-depositional deformation, but is otherwise in excellent condition, with very little wear. Obverse: Crowned bust left / Alexander Dei Gra Reverse: Long cross with six-pointed mullets/ Rex Scotorum Spink 2003 (Scotland and Ireland) : ref 5052.
Created on: Saturday 26th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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