SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (17mm, 1.46 g, 12h). First coinage. Long Cross and Stars, type III. Glasgow mint; Walter, moneyer. Struck 1250-circa 1280. Good Fine.Electronic Auction 574 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (17mm, 1.46 g, 12h). First coinage. Long Cross and Stars, type III. Glasgow mint; Walter, moneyer. Struck 1250-circa 1280. Crowned head left; scepter to left / WA LT ЄR OH, voided long cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Holes, Corpus dies 4/H; Burns 53b (fig. 118B; same dies); cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 118-122 (for similar); SCBC 5043. Lightly toned, slight porosity, wavy flan, a few scratches. Good Fine. Rare. |