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Coin - Penny, William I (The Lion), Scotland, circa 1205-1230
Reg. No: NU 1702
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- Summary:
- Silver coin; Denomination: Penny
Roxburgh Mint
William I (1165-1214)
Type: Short cross and stars phase B
William I is known as 'The Lion' for placing a lion on the arms of Scotland - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 19 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 1.438 g (Weight) |
More information
| Themes this item is part of: | Eugene von Guerard Collection, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain - Scotland |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | hammered |
| DateEra: | circa 1210 AD |
| Denomination: | Penny |
| Obverse Description: | At centre within line circle crowned head of the King facing left with sceptre at left |
| Reverse Description: | At centre within line circle short cross (double) with star in each angle |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | King William I, Scotland, Great Britain, circa 1205-1230 |
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