SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (18mm, 1.39 g, 4h). First coinage. Long Cross and Stars, type III. Roxburgh mint; Andreu, moneyer. Struck 1250-circa 1280. Near VF.Electronic Auction 574 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 190. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (18mm, 1.39 g, 4h). First coinage. Long Cross and Stars, type III. Roxburgh mint; Andreu, moneyer. Struck 1250-circa 1280. Crowned head left; scepter to left / AN DR ЄV O N R, voided long cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Cf. Burns 28 (fig. 125; for similar); cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 134; SCBC 5043. Toned, some horn silver, slightly off center. Near VF. |