SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (20mm, 1.38 g, 6h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Perth(?) mint; Henri le Rus, moneyer. Struck circa 1205-1230. VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2
Lot: 1485.
Closing Date: Sep 26 2024 10:00 ET

The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver

Estimate: $ 300

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SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (20mm, 1.38 g, 6h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Perth(?) mint; Henri le Rus, moneyer. Struck circa 1205-1230. + LЄ RЄI WILAm, crowned head left; scepter to left / + hЄNRI LЄ RVS (horizontal S), voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Jones & Sugden dies J/15 and pl. 34 (this coin cited and illustrated); Burns 32 (fig. 51; same dies); cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 77-8 (for type); SCBC 5031. Deeply toned, a few light scratches. VF. Rare moneyer.

From the Raymond Collection; Ian Jones Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 26 September 2024 at 12:41:20 ET.

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