SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (19mm, 1.47 g, 8h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Edinburgh or Perth mint; Hue and Walter, moneyers. Struck circa 1205-1214. VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2
Lot: 1479.
Closing Date: Sep 26 2024 10:00 ET

The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver

Estimate: $ 200

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SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (19mm, 1.47 g, 8h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Edinburgh or Perth mint; Hue and Walter, moneyers. Struck circa 1205-1214. + LЄ TAI WILЄI, crowned head left; scepter to left / + hVЄ · WALTЄR: O, voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Cf. Burns 21b (fig. 57A; for type); SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), –; SCBC 5029. Toned, slightly double struck. VF. A wonderfully crude bust with spiky hair.

From the Raymond Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 26 September 2024 at 12:39:20 ET.

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