SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (17mm, 1.25 g, 12h). Transitional coinage. Short Cross and Stars, phase E2, type IA. Perth mint; Wales, moneyer. Struck circa 1248-1250. Good Fine.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 3 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (17mm, 1.25 g, 12h). Transitional coinage. Short Cross and Stars, phase E2, type IA. Perth mint; Wales, moneyer. Struck circa 1248-1250. + ALЄXANDЄR RЄX, crowned head left; scepter to left / + WALS : DЄ : PЄRT, voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Coin Register 2018, 162 = AHP 143 (dies E.07/P.01; this coin); Burns –; SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), –; SCBC 5039. Find patina, some porosity, flan crack. Good Fine. Extremely rare transitional issue/ One of only two known from the Perth mint. |