The rarity of this medieval coin is due to its minting in Carlisle, a town along the English-Scottish border, under English control before it fell to David I.
Jim Brown noted that the coin's sale price doubled the pre-sale estimate due to significant interest from private collectors and institutions recognizing its rarity and importance.
The discovery of silver near Carlisle in the 1120s led to a mint's establishment, facilitating the production of coins bearing names of both Stephen and David I.
Jim Brown emphasizes the find's historical significance, noting the coin is a unique design, representing an unexpected departure from common medieval coin types.
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