A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman

Alexander III (1249-1286), First coinage, Sterling, type IIIb, Stirling, Henri, hen r’o nst riv’, pellets on sceptre handle, x pommée, reads al· exander, 1.49g/3h (cf. SCBI 35, 137; B 69g and fig. 110A, same dies; S 5043). Surfaces slightly rough, otherwise nearly very fine £200-£260

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

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stray metal-detector find from Lincolnshire (2008), bt May 2009

The vendor notes the use of a Gothic n on the reverse, which he believes may be unique to this die.