Alexander III (1249-1286), First coinage, Sterling, type IIIb, Perth, Ion Cokin, ion· co rin on p, ‘scissors’ x, 1.48g/11h (cf. SCBI 35, 129-130; B –, fig. –; S 5043). Light scratches on reverse cross, otherwise good very fine and toned £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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bt October 2016

Perth was one of the main recoinage mints. Data from both the Brussels [1908] and Colchester II [1969] hoards suggest that it was responsible for around 13% of output.