Description
Scotland, Alexander III (1249‑1286) Penny, second coinage (c. 1280‑86), class Be, probably Berwick‑upon‑Tweed mint, although this is discernible only by style. Crowned profile bust left with fleur tipped sceptre, legend reads +ΛLEXΛNDER DEI GRA. Rev, long cross, four mullets of six points, legend surrounds REX SCOTORVM, 1.47gm (S. 5052; SCBI 35, 181 [dies]). A couple of areas of weakness, otherwise Extremely Fine and very rare as such, hints of golden tone.
Ex. Middridge (Co Durham) Hoard 1974.
Ex. DNW 21 June 2011, lot 296.
