1 Penny - Alexander III (Transitional Coinage, Type IA) ND (1249-1250) front 1 Penny - Alexander III (Transitional Coinage, Type IA) ND (1249-1250) back
1 Penny - Alexander III (Transitional Coinage, Type IA) ND (1249-1250) photo
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1 Penny - Alexander III Transitional Coinage, Type IA ND

 
Silver - 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Alexander III (1249-1286)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1249-1250
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#121266
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Voided short cross with a star in each quarter

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: WALS : DE : PERT

Lettering (regular font): WALS : DE : PERT

Translation: Wals of Perth

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Penny - Alexander III (Transitional Coinage, Type IA) ND (1249-1250) from Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver is that it features a unique combination of designs from both the Scottish and English coinage traditions. The obverse (front) side of the coin bears the image of Alexander III, King of Scotland, while the reverse (back) side features a cross fleury, which was a common motif in Scottish coinage during this period. However, the coin also includes the English royal coat of arms, which reflects Scotland's political ties to England at the time. This blending of design elements makes the coin a fascinating example of the complex history and cultural exchange between Scotland and England during the Middle Ages.