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1 Penny - Alexander III 1st Coinage, Type VI
| Issuer | Scotland |
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| Year | 1250-1280 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Facing crowned effigy of King Alexander III, depicted in a tall, elongated style characteristic of mid-13th century Scottish hammered coinage. The king's bust is shown full-face with a prominent crown, rendered in bold relief typical of the first coinage series. A surrounding Latin legend in uncial lettering reads ALEXANDER REX. The portrait occupies the central field with stylized facial features and regalia consistent with the artistic conventions of the period. |
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| Reverse description | A voided long cross extending to the coin's edge divides the reverse into four quarters, each containing a six-pointed star. The cross is rendered in the characteristic hammered style of 13th century Scottish pennies, with the voiding creating a double-line effect. The stars, one placed centrally in each quarter, are a defining feature of this type within Alexander III's first coinage series. A partial legend in uncial Latin surrounds the design, naming the moneyer responsible for the issue. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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