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1 Penny - Alexander III 2nd Coinage, Class Mb ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III (1249-1286) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1280-1286 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#17889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Cross with a star in each quadrant.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: REX SCOTORVM +
Lettering (regular font): REX SCOTORVM +
Translation: King of Scots
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Alexander III (2nd Coinage, Class Mb) ND (1280-1286) from Scotland is that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Alexander III, who was the King of Scotland from 1249 until his death in 1286. The coin features an image of the king on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the king's devotion to Christianity. The use of silver in the coin's minting process was a significant departure from the more common copper or bronze coins of the time, and it reflects the wealth and power of the Scottish kingdom during Alexander's reign.
