Coin (reverse), penny, from reign of Alexander III

This is the reverse of a silver penny minted at Edinburgh between 1250 and 1280, during the reign of Alexander III. The coin was worth one penny Scots.

The reverse has a long voided cross with a six-pointed star in each angle. The Latin inscription translates as: 'Alexander (the name of the moneyer) at Edinburgh'.

Alexander III's reign produced the most extensive of all medieval issues in Scotland. His coinage included round halfpennies and farthings for the first time. During his reign, 16 mints were in operation around Scotland.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-349-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C1057
Date:	1250 - 1280 Between 1250 and 1280
Material:	Silver; slightly off-centre on reverse; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. ALEXANDERREX; crowned head to left with sceptre / Rev. ALE / X' . : O / NE / DEN; 1st E is joined to cross-arm; both Ns are joined to cross-arms; long voided cross with six-pointed s
Dimensions:	18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 5.5
What:	Coin Type: 1st coinage, Baldwin V Coin, penny
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	Alexander (Maker) Alexander III Brussels Hoard, 1908 Lockett Collection
Where:	Belgium, Brussels Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Event:
Description:	Alexander III silver penny by Alexander at Edinburgh, 1250 - 1280
References:	'Currency' multimedia programme NMS 1995 Brussels Hoard Catalogue, No 218 Stewart, I.H. 'The Scottish Coinage'. Second Edition. London: Spink & Son, 1967
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