A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman

Alexander III (1249-1286), First coinage, Sterling, type IIId, Roxburgh, Adam, ad am on ro, 1.54g/4h (cf. SCBI 35, 133; B 27, fig. 124; S 5043). Flat on one edge, very fine
£200-£300

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

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From the Colchester II (Essex) Hoard, 1969; bt D.L. Cavanagh July 1999

Roxburgh was one of the more important First coinage mints - representing 8% of the coins in the Brussels hoard, as many as 13% in Colchester II.