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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1970,0713.1306
Denomination
penny
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Head of king.
(obverse)
Voided long cross.
(reverse)
Producer name
Moneyer:
Wilam, moneyer of Alexander III of Scots ar Forfar
Authority
Ruler:
Alexander III, King of Scots
Production date
1250-1280
Production place
Minted in:
Forfar
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Colchester
(hoard)
Materials
silver
Type series
First Coinage
(Long Cross and Stars III)
Dimensions
Weight:
1.42 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
royal/imperial
cross
Acquisition name
Treasure Trove:
HM Treasury
Acquisition date
1970
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1970,0713.1306