Alexander III (1249?86), Penny, first coinage, long cross and stars (1250?1280), Type V, Roxburgh mint, moneyer Adam, crowned profile bust left, tall thinner bust, reads +ALEXANDER REX. Rev, voided long cross, four stars of six points in angles, legend surrounds, 1.50g (S.5045; SCBI 35 [Scottish] ?). Toned, a well struck example complimented by a silvery?grey mint bloom; the portrait stronger than normally encountered for this type, some dishing in part of legends. Bold good very fine for issue, fetching