SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (18mm, 1.42 g, 6h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase Biv. 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 $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (18mm, 1.42 g, 6h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase Biv. Edinburgh or Perth mint; Hue and Walter, moneyers. Struck circa 1205-1214. + hVЄ WALRT, crowned head left; scepter to left / + hVЄ WA : LRO :, voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 5 points). Burns 22 (fig. 58; same dies); SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 74 (same dies); SCBC 5029. Old collection toning, die cuds. VF. Rare with moneyers’ names on both sides. |