SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (18mm, 1.32 g, 9h). First coinage. Long Cross and Stars, type III. Edinburgh mint; Alexander, moneyer. Struck 1250-circa 1280. Near VF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (18mm, 1.32 g, 9h). First coinage. Long Cross and Stars, type III. Edinburgh mint; Alexander, moneyer. Struck 1250-circa 1280. Crowned head left; scepter to left / ALЄX O (H) ЄD ЄN, voided long cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Burns 54/54a (fig. 134/134A; same obv./rev. dies); SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 113 (same rev. die); SCBC 5043. Toned, large die flaw near rim. Near VF. |