Description
Denomination: Silver penny
Period: Reign of Alexander III
Date: 1250-1280 first coinage, type VII
Origin: Berwick mint
Condition: VF, good portrait but a little weak to one edge and section loss, rare right facing bust
Obverse: Crowned bust looking right with thick jewelled crown, holding sceptre, + ALEXANDER REX
Reverse: Voided long cross with six-pointed stars in each quarter, [IOH]AN ON B[ER]
Size and Weight: 17mm, 1.32g
References: Sear (CofSI) 5047
Features and Provenance: Alexander was born in Roxburgh in 1241 and became king of Scotland in 1249. His greatest achievement, was gaining the Isle of Man and the Western Isles for a monetary payment after years of argument and negotiation, and even an attack from Norway. This was something his father never achieved. It was agreed that Norway retained Orkney and Shetland….for the time being.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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