David II (1329-1371), Second coinage, Class A, Groat, class A1, Edinburgh, mm. cross pattée, small young bust, tressure of six arcs, trefoils in spandrels, rosette stops, ornate v in david, 4.59g/11h (SCBI 35, 361, same obv. die; B 13, fig. 251, same obv. die; S 5092). Good very fine and toned but some double striking and haymarking on King’s face, rare £300-£400

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 Spink November 1987

The vendor notes that this is a rare obverse die, coupled with only three reverses, this one, Burns fig. 251 and SCBI 35, 361.