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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Penny - William I Crescent and Pellet Coinage, Type I ND
| Silver | 1.32 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William I (1165-1214) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1174-1180 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#309460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée with a crescent and pellet in each quarter, stalks connect each pellet to the inner circle.
Lettering: + FOLPOLT DE PERT
Comment
The Perth and Roxburgh mints are not listed in the Spink catalogue, but specimens from these mints can be found in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. See SCBI 35 plate 2 nos. 29/A-40/A.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Penny - William I (Crescent and Pellet Coinage, Type I) ND (1174-1180) from Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 1.32 g is that it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The coin has a distinctive crescent and pellet motif on the reverse side, which was a new design element introduced during William I's reign. This design feature was used to distinguish William's coins from those of his predecessors and successors, and it has become a recognizable characteristic of coins from this period in Scottish history.
