Alexander III (1249-1286), Second coinage, Sterling, class A, mm. plain cross on obv. only, bust left with little backsweep to hair, reads alexsander and g’eia, rev. long cross, four mullets of six points in angles, reads rex· scot:torvm, 1.37g/7h (SCBI 35, 192/194 and B 6a/8b, figs. 147A/148B, same dies; S 5050). Nearly very fine, rare £120-£150

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 M.R. Vosper October 2002

Class A has all the hallmarks of the early stages of a new coinage, including variations in bust and legend as can be seen on this scarce specimen. The generally high standard of production may reflect the employment of moneyers brought in from the Continent, as happened in Edward I’s recoinage some months or years before.