SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (19mm, 1.41 g, 4h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase A. Perth mint; Walter, moneyer. Struck 1195-circa 1205. Near VF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Estimate: $ 300 |
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SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (19mm, 1.41 g, 4h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase A. Perth mint; Walter, moneyer. Struck 1195-circa 1205. Crowned head left; scepter to left / + WATЄR : OИ PRT, voided short cross; stars in quarters. Burns 1 (fig. 43; same obv. die); SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 53 (same dies); SCBC 2027. Toned, some porosity. Near VF. Rare. |