Alexander II (1214-1249), Short Cross and Stars coinage, Phase C, Sterling, in the name of William the Lion, Roxburgh, Peris Adam, head right with sceptre, +willelmvs· rex· :·, rev. peris adam on ro, voided short cross, four stars of six points in angles, 1.47g/3h (Jones & Sugden dies 7-Q; SCBI 35, 80 and B 6b, fig. 67A, same dies; S 5034). Very fine or better for issue, very rare thus £300-£400

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 Spink February 1982

After the departure of Walter from the coinage, Adam seems to have become the main moneyer, working sometimes alone or in combination with Aimer or Peris, as in this case. These coins can probably be dated to the early to mid 1230s.