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

Alexander III (1249-1286), First coinage, Sterling, ‘post-Brussels A’, Berwick, Iohan, ioh an on ber, pelleted hair (two [?] rows), larger lettering, ornate a and pelleted ns on rev., 1.30g/12h (SCBI 35, –; cf. B 14-16, figs. 90-2; cf. S 5048). Good fine and rare £150-£200

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 ABC Coins and Tokens January 2017

The style of portrait is unique to this late type and quite different to all previous busts - particularly in the rendition of the hair as pellets.