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HM32649
Scotland, Alexander III Penny, first coinage type VII, Perth Mint, Ion Cokin
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Scotland, Alexander III (1249-86),silver Penny, Perth Mint, moneyer John Cokin, first coinage (1250-80), voided long cross and stars type VII, thick jewelled crown and sceptre right, legend and outer beaded circle surrounding, +ALEXANDER REX,rev.voided long cross, star of six points in each angle, beaded circles and legend surrounding, ION C----ON P ER, the ONP ligatured, weight 1.43g (Burns 36 fig.99; SCBI Scottish coins 35:152; S.5047).One area of softness otherwise near very fine for type.
The legend translates as "Alexander King," on the obverse and "John Cokin of Perth" on the reverse.
Provenance:
Ex Patrick Finn, List 11, Autumn 1997, item 436.