SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (17mm, 1.25 g, 1h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Edinburgh or Perth mint; Hue and Walter, moneyers. Struck circa 1205-1214. Near VF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (17mm, 1.25 g, 1h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Edinburgh or Perth mint; Hue and Walter, moneyers. Struck circa 1205-1214. + WILLE : LMVS : R ·, crowned head left; scepter to left / [+ hVЄ] WALTЄR : O[И], voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Burns 9 (fig. 46; same dies); SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), –; SCBC 5029. Toned,slight crimp. Near VF. Very rare with this obverse legend. |