Important British and World Coinsxx

Alexander III (1249-1286), Second coinage, Sterling, class E, four mullets of five points, pellet between d and e of alexander, rev. extra pellets in two quarters, 1.40g/4h (cf. SCBI 35, 204ff; B 33, fig. 166, same dies; S 5056). A few minor scratches on reverse, otherwise about very fine, toned £60-80

Provenance: Christie’s Auction, 17 February 1981, lot 267 (part)