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Coin - Penny, William I (The Lion), Scotland, circa 1174-1195
Reg. No: NU 1701
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- Summary:
- Silver coin; Denomination: Penny
Roxburgh Mint
William I (1165-1214)
Type: Short cross with crescent and pellet
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: | 20 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 1.440 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | 1600, 140, 514047 |
| Themes this item is part of: | Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain - Scotland |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | hammered |
| DateEra: | circa 1180 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 with crescent and pellet in each angle; around, + RA |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | King William I, Scotland, Great Britain, circa 1174-1195 |
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