SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (18mm, 1.47 g, 8h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Edinburgh or Perth mint; Hue and Walter, moneyers. Struck circa 1205-1214. VF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (18mm, 1.47 g, 8h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Edinburgh or Perth mint; Hue and Walter, moneyers. Struck circa 1205-1214. · LЄI RЄI · WILLЄ ·, crowned head left; scepter to left / + hVЄ : WALTR, voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Cf. Burns 9d (fig. 46B); cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 60-1 (for similar); SCBC 5029. Toned. VF. Well struck, with a charmingly round portrait. An interesting die lacking the obverse initial cross. |