David II (1329-1371), Second coinage, Class B, Groats (2), both class B, Edinburgh, mm. cross pattée, large young bust, tressure of six arcs, nothing in spandrels, crosslet and double crosslet stops, ornate as both sides, 4.10g/6h, 3.03g/9h (cf. SCBI 35, 377, 382; cf. B 19, 28, fig. 279, 275; S 5095) [2]. First good fine, second better but small of flan, both rare varieties £200-£300

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

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First bt Spink July 1977; second DNW Auction 158, 24 April 2019, lot 641 (part)