© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Penny - Alexander III 1st Coinage, Type V ND
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#310513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Voided long cross with a star in each quarter.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Alexander III (1st Coinage, Type V) ND (1250-1280) from Scotland is that it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The coin bears the image of a crowned Alexander III, King of Scotland, on the obverse, and a long-tailed cross with three pelicans on the reverse. The use of pelicans as a symbol on the coin is significant, as it represents the king's role as a protector of his people, just as a mother pelican is said to protect her young by feeding them her own blood. This design element adds a layer of depth and meaning to the coin, making it a truly fascinating piece of numismatic history.
