SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (18mm, 1.22 g, 4h). 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 $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (18mm, 1.22 g, 4h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Edinburgh or Perth mint; Hue and Walter, moneyers. Struck circa 1205-1214. + LЄ RЄ WIL A, crowned head left; scepter to left / + hVЄ WALTЄR ·:·, voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Burns 13c var. (fig. 49C; rev. legend; same obv. die); cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 62-3 (for type); SCBC 5029. Toned, a few marks, slightly crmped. Near VF. A distinctive variety with a pronounced, jutting chin. |