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

Alexander III (1249-1286), Second coinage, Sterling, class E2, mm. cross pattée, lettering with incurved uprights, bust left, pellet between d and e of alexander, rev. long cross, four mullets of five points in angles, extra pellets in two quarters, 1.41g/12h (SCBI 35, 250; B 34, fig. 166; S 5056). About very fine
£100-£120

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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Bt Spink February 2003

The pellet privy mark in the King’s name is a regular feature on the coins of Class E, as are the extra pellets in two quarters of the reverse.