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Alexander III Penny, Scotland
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Finder
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County
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Date Recorded
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Hidden
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WARWICKSHIRE
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Fri June 22, 2007
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Recorded By
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Views
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Validated by
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Hidden
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1055
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Rod Blunt
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Material
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Size (mm)
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Issue date
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Silver
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18mm
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1250 - c.1280
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Description:
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Alexander III long cross penny, struck at St Andrews.
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Keywords:
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Alexander III Penny, Scotland
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State:
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Scotland
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Reign/Issue Authority:
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Alexander III
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Denomination:
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Penny
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Classification:
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First coinage (long cross and stars), Type III
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Mint:
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St Andrews
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Moneyer:
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Tomas
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Issue Date:
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1250 - c.1280
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Metal:
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Silver
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Weight (grams):
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Diameter (mm):
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18mm
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Obverse Description:
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Crowned bust left, sceptre in front.
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Obverse Legend:
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ALEXANDER REX
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Reverse Description:
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Long cross voided with a star in each angle.
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Reverse Legend:
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TOMAS ON AN
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References:
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Spink 5043
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Comments:
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Findspot:
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Near Rugby
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County:
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WARWICKSHIRE
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Recorded elsewhere:
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No
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Finder:
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Hidden
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Metal Detector Used:
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Minelab Explorer II
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Validated By:
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Rod Blunt
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UKDFD Copyright 2007
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