A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman

Alexander III (1249-1286), First coinage, Sterling, type V, Edinburgh, Wilam, wil am on· ed, 1.50g/3h (cf. SCBI 35, –; B 64a-c and figs 94A-C, same dies; S 5045). Very fine with old cabinet toning £240-£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 Brussels (Belgium) Hoard, 1908; R.C. Lockett Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction, 26 October 1960, lot 753 (part); bt Spink February 1982

Edinburgh produced about 8% of the recoinage type III but is responsible for almost the entire output of type V.