SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (17mm, 1.44 g, 2h). First coinage. Long Cross and Stars, type VII. Perth mint; Ion, moneyer. Struck 1250-circa 1280. Good Fine.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (17mm, 1.44 g, 2h). First coinage. Long Cross and Stars, type VII. Perth mint; Ion, moneyer. Struck 1250-circa 1280. Crowned head right; scepter to right / I(ON) ON PЄR TЄ, voided long cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Burns –; SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), –; SCBC 5047; For another example, see: Dix Noonan Webb 193 (6 June 2021), lot 632 (same dies). Some porosity, rim crimp. Good Fine. Rare with moneyer named only as Ion. |