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

Alexander III (1249-1286), Second coinage, Sterling, class D1, mm. plain cross / cross potent, straight-sided lettering, bust left, rev. long cross, two mullets of six points, two stars of seven points in angles, 1.40g/2h (SCBI 35, 266; B 54/30a, figs. 161/160; S 5057). Small edge chip, about very fine, dark tone
£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 in Edinburgh 1983

Class D appears to be the final issue of the 1280 recoinage. Judging from surviving examples, it seems to be have been produced in much reduced numbers and from fewer mints.