SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (20mm, 1.39 g, 2h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Perth(?) mint; Henri le Rus, moneyer. Struck circa 1205-1230. Near VF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (20mm, 1.39 g, 2h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Perth(?) mint; Henri le Rus, moneyer. Struck circa 1205-1230. + LЄ RЄI WILT, crowned head left; scepter to left / + SVR ЄL INЄh :, voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Jones & Sugden dies G/12 and pl. 34 corr. (this coin cited and illustrated, not the NMS example); cf. Burns 34-34a (fig. 61-61B); cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 77-8 (for type); SCBC 5031. Toned, area of weak strike, a few light marks. Near VF. Rare variety with retrograde reverse legend. |