SCOTLAND. Alexander II. 1214-1249. AR Penny (19mm, 1.35 g, 9h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase Bvi. Edinburgh or Perth mint; Walter and Adam, moneyers. Struck in the name of William I, circa 1214-1230. Near VF.Electronic Auction 574 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. Alexander II. 1214-1249. AR Penny (19mm, 1.35 g, 9h). Short Cross and Stars coinage, phase Bvi. Edinburgh or Perth mint; Walter and Adam, moneyers. Struck in the name of William I, circa 1214-1230. · WILLЄMVS RЄ +, crowned head left; scepter to left / + WALTЄR : ADAM :, voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Jones & Sugden, Posthumous dies 3/L and p. 244 (this coin cited); cf. Burns 31b (fig. 66A; for similar); SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), –; SCBC 5030. Toned, some marks and porosity, double struck. Near VF. Rare. |