SCOTLAND. Alexander III. 1249-1285. AR penny. 1.41 gm. 19 mm. Second coinage. Cross potent i.m. Circa 1280-1286. His bust left holding scepter; +ALEXANDER DEI GRA (unusual R letters–fishtail effect) / Long cross; mullets of six points in angles one and three, stars of seven points in other two; +REX SCOTORVM (open C). S. 5056. Cf. SCBI 35:273 for letter R variety (Stewart II E). Near Extremely Fine; attractive toning over iridescent surfaces, choice example.