Alexander III (1249-1286), Second coinage, Sterlings (2), class Mb3, mm. cross pattée, bust left with wider hair, pellets on points of crown and on sceptre, rev. long cross, four mullets of six points in angles, 1.37g/10h, class Mb3/E mule, similar but no pellets on crown, rev. two mullets of six, two stars of seven points, 1.42g/6h (SCBI 35, –, 284; B 71, 73, figs. 189, 191; S 5054, 5054/5055) [2]. Nearly very fine, first sometime cleaned and a very rare variety, second toned £150-£200

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

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First bt ABC Coins June 2011, second bt eBay May 2007