SCOTLAND. Alexander II. 1214-1249. AR Penny (18mm, 1.34 g, 6h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase D1. Roxburgh mint; Pieres, moneyer. Struck circa 1235-1248. VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2
Lot: 1493.
Closing Date: Sep 26 2024 10:00 ET

The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver

Estimate: $ 1 000

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SCOTLAND. Alexander II. 1214-1249. AR Penny (18mm, 1.34 g, 6h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase D1. Roxburgh mint; Pieres, moneyer. Struck circa 1235-1248. + ALЄXSAИDR RЄX (all but Rs retrograde), crowned head left; scepter to left / + PIЄRЄS OИ ROC, voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). AHP 16 (dies D.02/R.03; this coin); Burns 1a (fig. 70A; same obv. die); cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 88 (for type); SCBC 5035. Toned, a few light marks. VF. Bold portrait. Very rare.

From the Raymond Collection.

The pedigree given in AHP for this coin appears to be erroneous.

Closing Date and Time: 26 September 2024 at 12:44:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.