SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (18mm, 1.35 g, 10h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase Biv. Edinburgh or Perth mint; Hue and Walter, moneyers. Struck circa 1205-1214. Near VF.Electronic Auction 574 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (18mm, 1.35 g, 10h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase Biv. Edinburgh or Perth mint; Hue and Walter, moneyers. Struck circa 1205-1214. LЄATNЄWh +, crowned head left; scepter to left / + hV : ЄWA : ЄLRO, voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Burns –; SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 72 (same rev. die); SCBC 5029. Toned, some porosity. Near VF. Very rare with this obverse reading, unrecorded by Burns. |