SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (19mm, 1.37 g, 6h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Perth(?) mint; Henri le Rus, moneyer. Struck circa 1205-1230. Near VF.

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Lot: 958.
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 (19mm, 1.37 g, 6h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Perth(?) mint; Henri le Rus, moneyer. Struck circa 1205-1230. + LЄ RЄI WILA, crowned head left; scepter to left / + hЄNRI LЄ RVS, voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Jones & Sugden dies I/14 and pl. 34, I and 14 (this coin illustrated); Burns –; cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 77-8 (for similar); SCBC 5031. Lightly toned, flan cracks, areas of weak strike. Near VF. Rare. Interesting obverse die with prominent ‘lantern’ jaw.

From the Raymond Collection. Ex Ian Jones Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 6 November 2024 at 15:19:00 ET.

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