James III (1460-1488), Base silver issue [Gp II], Groat, Edinburgh, mm. cross pattée, tressure of eight arcs, double saltire stops, thistle-head in first and fourth quarters, mullet in second and third quarters, 1.60g/1h (SCBI 749ff; B fig. 582; S 5270). A large fragment; small edge crack, otherwise about extremely fine and toned, exceptional portrait for the type £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: Glendining Auction, 23-4 September 1970, lot 600 (part)