Penny (First Coinage, Type VII)
Issuer
King Alexander III
(Roxburgh Castle, Scotland, 1241 - 1286)
Date1250-1280
Object NamePenny
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsCoins
DimensionsOverall: Diameter: 17 mm
Max.: Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: Weight: 1.1 gm
Max.: Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: Weight: 1.1 gm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1987 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS013701
About MeSome idea of the importance of the Aberdeen mint - and thus of the town itself - in the mid 13th century can be gained from the fact that three moneyers (mint officials) were employed, namely ALEXANDER, ION and RAINALD. The last named was responsible for striking the coin illustrated here.
