SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (18mm, 1.43 g, 10h). 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 $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (18mm, 1.43 g, 10h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Perth(?) mint; Henri le Rus, moneyer. Struck circa 1205-1230. + LЄ RIIR Wm, crowned head left; scepter to left / + hЄNRI LЄ RVS, voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 5 points). Jones & Sugden dies M/20 and pl. 34 (this coin cited and illustrated); cf. Burns 32b (fig. 51B); cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 77-8 (for type); SCBC 5031. Toned, tight flan. Near VF. Rare. |