1 Penny - Alexander III Transitional Coinage, Type IA

Features

Issuer Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King Alexander III (1249-1286)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1249-1250
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition Silver
Diameter 19 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
121266
References Sp# 5039
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Right or left facing beardless bust of the king

Lettering: ALEXANDER REX

Translation: King Alexander

Reverse

Voided short cross with a star in each quarter

Comments

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1249-1250)  Berwick
ND (1249-1250)  Glasgow - 1 Known Example
ND (1249-1250)  Perth - 1 Known Example
ND (1249-1250)  Roxburgh - 1 Known Example

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