SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (17mm, 1.29 g, 12h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Perth(?) mint; Henri le Rus, moneyer. Struck circa 1205-1230. Near VF.

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Lot: 959.
Closing Date: Nov 6 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 (17mm, 1.29 g, 12h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Perth(?) mint; Henri le Rus, moneyer. Struck circa 1205-1230. + W[...]AM R, crowned head left; scepter to left / + hЄNRI : RWS, voided short cross; stars in quarters (3 stars of 5 points, 1 star of 6 points). Jones & Sugden dies L/17 and pl. 34, 17 (this coin illustrated); Burns –; cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 77-8 (for similar); SCBC 5031. Porous, wavy flan. Near VF. Rare.

From the Raymond Collection. Ex Ian Jones Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 6 November 2024 at 15:19:20 ET.

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