1 Penny - Alexander III (1st Coinage, Type II) ND (1250-1280) front 1 Penny - Alexander III (1st Coinage, Type II) ND (1250-1280) back
1 Penny - Alexander III (1st Coinage, Type II) ND (1250-1280) photo
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1 Penny - Alexander III 1st Coinage, Type II ND

 
Silver - 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Alexander III (1249-1286)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1250-1280
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#89713
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Voided long cross with a star in each quarter.

Comment

List of mints and monyers below

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Penny - Alexander III (1st Coinage, Type II) ND (1250-1280) from Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The coin's obverse features a crowned bust of King Alexander III, while the reverse features a cross fleury, which is a cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends. This design was used to symbolize the king's power and influence, and it makes the coin stand out from other coins that were minted during the same period.