SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (20mm, 1.35 g, 11h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase A. Edinburgh mint; Hue, moneyer. Struck 1195-circa 1205. Near VF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 190. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (20mm, 1.35 g, 11h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase A. Edinburgh mint; Hue, moneyer. Struck 1195-circa 1205. Crowned head left; scepter to left / + hVЄ : OИ ЄDИЄB :, voided short cross; stars in quarters. Cf. Burns 1h-2 (figs. 40D-41); cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 48-9; SCBC 5027. Some porosity, cleaning scratches, areas of weak strike. Near VF. |