LOT 4451
Scotland. Alexander III AR Penny. Circa 1280-1286. Second coinage, class Mb.
⧾ ALЄXANDЄR (ND ligate) DЄI GRA, crowned head to left with lis-tipped sceptre / ✠ RЄX SCO-TOR-VM, long cross pattée; mullet of six points in each angle. SCBC 5054. Very Fine.(1.36gr, 20mm, 10h.).
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Scotland. Mary BI Lion-'Hardhead'. 1542-1567. Edinburgh mint. Date not visible. Second period, Francis and Mary.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Crowned FM monogram; dolphins flanking, heads to left / Crowned lion rampant to left. Cf. SCBC 5450. 1.08gr, 17mm, 3h.
Good Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Scotland. Alexander III AR Penny. Circa 1280-1286. Second coinage, class Mb.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
⧾ ALЄXANDЄR (ND ligate) DЄI GRA, crowned head to left with lis-tipped sceptre / ✠ RЄX SCO-TOR-VM, long cross pattée; mullet of six points in each angle. SCBC 5054. 1.36gr, 20mm, 10h.
Very Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
![Group of Four [4] Scottish Coins.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/244679-s.jpg)
Group of Four [4] Scottish Coins. 1567-1665.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising: James VI Billon Eightpenny Groat, OPPID EDINB, no inner circles, SCBC 5512; Charles I Earl of Stirling Coinage Twopence or Turner, jewelled arches on crown, SCBC 5599; Charles II Twopence or Turner/Budle, Coinage of 1663, SCBC 5625; William III Bodle, 1665, GVL and HIB REX, no stops on reverse, SCBC 5696. 7.97gr total.
Condition as seen.
From a private Merseyside, UK, collection; formed since circa 2000.
