Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

James VII (1685-1688), Forty Shillings, 1687, edge tertio (cf. SCBI 35, 1675-6; B 1, fig. 1062; S 5637). Scratches to left of shield, otherwise practically as struck and beautifully toned (£1,500-1,800)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The David McDonald Collection of Scottish Coins and Tokens.

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Provenance:
R.C. Lockett Collection, Glendining Auction, 18-19 June 1957, lot 447
S.P. Fay ‘Dundee’ Collection, Bowers & Ruddy/Spink Auction (Los Angeles), 19 February 1976, lot 327
Dr C. Dunbar Collection, Spink Auction 64, 23 June 1988, lot 123.

The Lockett reference in the Fay and Dunbar catalogues is incorrect