SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (17mm, 1.38 g, 2h). 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 $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (17mm, 1.38 g, 2h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Edinburgh or Perth mint; Hue and Walter, moneyers. Struck circa 1205-1214. Crowned head left; scepter to left / + hVЄ WALTЄR ·, voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 5 points). Cf. Burns 15-6 (fig. 52; for type); cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 64-6 (same); SCBC 5029. Toned, flip-over double-strike, small delamination flaw. VF. Distinctive portrait with a prominent chin. |