Alexander III (1249-1286), First coinage, Sterling, ‘post-Brussels A’, Berwick, Iohan, io ha no nb’, pelleted hair, colon after rex, 1.39g/5h (SCBI 35, –; cf. B 14, fig. 90; cf. S 5048). Neatly struck on a round flan, good very fine and rare thus £300-£360

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 December 2011

This late group of coins, probably struck c. 1264-70, seems to be exclusive to the moneyer Iohan at Berwick. This example has large lettering, one of a number of letter founts used for the issue, suggesting it was struck over a considerable period of time.