Silver penny of Alexander III, Scotland, 1249 - 1286. 1974.26.70

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1974.26.70

Physical Description

  • Axis: 3

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 1.243
    • Diameter (in mm): 18

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 1249 - 1286
  • Denomination: penny
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: ALEXANDER DEI GRA
    • Type: crowned head l., scepter

  • Reverse

    • Legend: REX SCOTORVM
    • Type: long cross, stars in angle (second and third with hole in middle).

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1974.26.70
  • Department: Medieval
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • MMA

Notes

  • 26 points.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States