Penny (First Coinage, Type III: Alexander III)

Penny (First Coinage, Type III: Alexander III) , 1250

King Alexander III

Issuer:King Alexander III


Minter:Alisand

silver

New coins minted by Alexander III in 1250, during a recoinage which brought sixteen mints into operation, differ little from previous issues in their obverse design. This example was struck by Alisand, one of three moneyers (mint officials) working in Aberdeen.




16 x 0.9mm, 2gm
Acc. No. ABDMS007999