SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (19mm, 1.38 g, 9h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase Bii. Edinburgh or Perth mint; Hue and Walter, moneyers. Struck circa 1205-1214. VF.Electronic Auction 574 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (19mm, 1.38 g, 9h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase Bii. Edinburgh or Perth mint; Hue and Walter, moneyers. Struck circa 1205-1214. + LЄ RЄI WILAMЄ, crowned head left; scepter to left / + hVЄ WALTЄR ·:·, voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Burns 13 (fig. 49; same dies); SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), –; SCBC 5029. Toned, slight doubling on obverse, faint ghosting. VF. An attractive example. |