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

Alexander III (1249-1286), First coinage, Sterling, class VIII, Berwick, Walter, wai ter ber wih, peaked crown, 1.27g/10h (cf. SCBI 35, 166 and B 13, fig. 89, for rev. reading; S 5048). Reverse slightly off centre, otherwise very fine, dark tone, 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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A. Gillis March 2004

The order of crown punches in class VIII was Tufted, Pellet then Peaked.