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

Alexander III (1249-1286), First coinage, Sterling, type IIIa, Roxburgh, Andreu, and re v· o on r, pellets on sceptre handle, 1.45g/5h (cf. SCBI 35, 134; B 22a, fig. 107B, same obv. die; S 5043). Better than very fine, rare £240-£300

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

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Bt Spink February 1982

Roxburgh was one of the more important mints during the recoinage of 1250 - producing around 8% of the coinage according to evidence from the Brussels Hoard.