SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (18mm, 1.25 g, 8h). First coinage. Long Cross and Stars, type VIIIa. Berwick mint; Iohan, moneyer. Struck 1250-circa 1280. Good Fine.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (18mm, 1.25 g, 8h). First coinage. Long Cross and Stars, type VIIIa. Berwick mint; Iohan, moneyer. Struck 1250-circa 1280. Crowned head left; scepter to left / IOh AИ O(N B) ЄR, voided long cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Burns 5 (fig. 81; same obv. die); cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 156-8 (for type); SCBC 5048. Toned,a few light marks, slight crimp at edge. Good Fine. |