SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (19mm, 1.37 g, 6h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Perth(?) mint; Henri le Rus, moneyer. Struck circa 1205-1230. Near VF.Electronic Auction 574 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (19mm, 1.37 g, 6h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase B. Perth(?) mint; Henri le Rus, moneyer. Struck circa 1205-1230. + LЄ RЄI WILA, crowned head left; scepter to left / + hЄNRI LЄ RVS, voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Jones & Sugden dies I/14 and pl. 34, I and 14 (this coin illustrated); Burns –; cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 77-8 (for similar); SCBC 5031. Lightly toned, flan cracks, areas of weak strike. Near VF. Rare. Interesting obverse die with prominent ‘lantern’ jaw. |