David II (1329-1371), First coinage, Second issue, Sterling, mm. cross pattée, bust left with sceptre, smaller lettering, pellet after david, rosette after dei, rev. rex sco tto rvm, long cross, four mullets of six points in angles, smaller lettering, 1.09g/8h (Savage 2/ae; Burns/Dakers Bust 2/Dakers Reverse 3; SCBI 351, same dies; B 7, fig. 233, same dies; S 5088). Very fine or better but weak in places, toned, very rare £150-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Capt. C.H. Dakers Collection, Glendining Auction, 8-9 October 1946, lot unspecified; Dr J. Davidson Collection, Part I, DNW Auction 59, 7 October 2003, lot 831 (part); bt ABC Coins and Tokens December 2003

The large letter issue is scarce and was apparently soon followed by coins with small uniform lettering made from single punches, Mules are known between the two types.