David II (1329-1371), First coinage, Second issue, Sterling, mm. cross pattée, bust left with sceptre, smaller lettering, pellet after dei, rev. rex sco t· to rvm, long cross, four mullets of six points in angles, smaller lettering, 1.04g/3h (Savage 10/av; Burns Bust 5/Dakers Reverse 3; SCBI 356, same obv. die, 349, same rev. die; B 21, fig. 243, same obv. die; S 5088). Very fine or better, toned £120-£150

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

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bt A.D. Hamilton October 1980

The vendor notes some unusual varieties on this coin, including the triangular ornament at the base of the sceptre-head and the small pellets on the points and serifs of some of the letters.