SCOTLAND. Alexander II. 1214-1249. AR Penny (18mm, 1.48 g, 12h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase C. Roxburgh mint; Peris and Adam, moneyers. Struck in the name of William I, circa 1230-1235. Good Fine.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. Alexander II. 1214-1249. AR Penny (18mm, 1.48 g, 12h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase C. Roxburgh mint; Peris and Adam, moneyers. Struck in the name of William I, circa 1230-1235. + WILLЄLMVS · RЄX :, crowned head right; scepter to right / + PЄRIS ADAM ON RO, voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Jones & Sugden, Posthumous dies 7/Q and pl. 5 (this coin cited and illustrated); Burns 6b (fig. 67A; same dies); SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 58 and 80 (same dies); SCBC 5034. Toned, slightly wavy flan, a few minor marks. Good Fine. The finest style dies of Phase C. |