A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman

Alexander III (1249-1286), Second coinage, Sterling, class Ma, mm. cross slightly pattée, bust left with little backsweep to hair, rev. long cross, four mullets of six points in angles, 1.39g/1h (SCBI 35, 199, same dies; cf. B. 14/9, figs. 152/150; S 5053). Full flan, very fine or better, toned £120-£150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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From the Middridge (Co Durham) Hoard, 1974; bt Spink April 1982

The relationship and chronology of classes A, B and M is still not entirely certain. Classes A and B both show elements of an early experimental coinage, possibly from two different workshops. When class A finished, class B continued before class M resumed in the first workshop.