A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman (Part I)

Alexander III (1249-1286), Second coinage, Sterling, class Mc1/D mule, mm. plain cross on obv., cross pattée on rev., bust left with wider hair, rev. long cross, two mullets of six points, two stars of seven points in angles, 1.40g/12h (SCBI 35, 282-3; B 49/68a, figs. 186/188A; S 5055/5057). Small rim chip, about very fine £80-£100

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

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bt ABC Coins and Tokens March 2004

Class Mc shows the first use of an integral crown punch as well as the appearance of a shoulder on the truncation.