SCOTLAND. William I 'the Lion'. 1165-1214. AR Penny (19mm, 1.37 g, 2h). Third (Short Cross & Stars) coinage, phase B. Edinburgh or Perth mint; Hue and Walter, moneyers. Struck circa 1205-1230. Crowned head left; scepter to left / + hVЄ WALTЄR, voided short cross; stars in quarters (4 stars of 6 points). Burns 13 (fig. 49B); cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian) 63 (for type); SCBC 5029. Toned. Good VF. A charming portrait.
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular CXIX.1 (March 2011), no. SC0839.
