SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (18mm, 1.48 g, 10h). First coinage. Long Cross and Stars, type VIIIa. Berwick mint; Walter, moneyer. Struck 1250-circa 1280. Near VF.Electronic Auction 574 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (18mm, 1.48 g, 10h). First coinage. Long Cross and Stars, type VIIIa. Berwick mint; Walter, moneyer. Struck 1250-circa 1280. Crowned head left; scepter to left / WA L[TЄ?] R O N B (retrograde), voided long cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Burns 10 var. (fig. 86; rev. legend; same obv. die); cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 167 (for similar rev. legend); SCBC 5048. Toned,a few minor marls. Near VF. Rare reverse variety. |