SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (18mm, 1.25 g, 2h). First coinage. Long Cross and Stars, type VIIIa. Berwick mint; Walter, moneyer. Struck 1250-circa 1280. Near VF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (18mm, 1.25 g, 2h). First coinage. Long Cross and Stars, type VIIIa. Berwick mint; Walter, moneyer. Struck 1250-circa 1280. Crowned head left; scepter to left / WA LTЄ R (ON) BЄR, voided long cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Burns 9 (fig. 84); cf, SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 163-6 (for similar); SCBC 5048. Toned, a few light marks. Near VF. |