SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (18mm, 1.32 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 $ 140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (18mm, 1.32 g, 4h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Edinburgh or Perth mint; Hue and Walter, moneyers. Struck circa 1205-1214. + hVЄ WALRO, crowned head left; scepter to left / + hVE WALRO, voided short cross; stars in quarters (3 stars of 6 points, 1 star of 5 points). Burns 22 (fig. 58; same obv. die); SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 74 (same obv. die); SCBC 5029. Toned, find patina, slightly wavy flan with minor porosity. Near VF. Very rare with moneyer’s name on both sides. |