SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (18mm, 1.65 g, 9h). First coinage. Long Cross and Stars, type VIIIa. Berwick mint; Walter, moneyer. Struck 1250-circa 1280. Fine.Electronic Auction 574 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (18mm, 1.65 g, 9h). First coinage. Long Cross and Stars, type VIIIa. Berwick mint; Walter, moneyer. Struck 1250-circa 1280. Crowned head left; scepter to left / + WALTЄ ON BЄR (mint name retrograde), voided long cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Burns 10/12 (figs. 86/88; same obv./rev. dies); cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 167 (for retrograde rev. legend); SCBC 5048. Deeply toned, reverse off center. Fine. Rare reverse variety. |