Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

James VII (1685-1688), Silver touchpiece, struck in England by J. Roettier for James in France, the Prince (James’s flagship at the Battle of Sole Bay) sailing right, rev. St. Michael slaying the dragon, 1.42g/12h (Woolf O2/R2). Pierced for use, some scratches, otherwise good very fine with attractive dark grey tone, very rare (£300-350)

Provenance:
Helen Farquhar Collection, Glendining Auction, 25 April 1955, lot 194 (part);
C.F. Noon Collection, Spink Auction 165, 8 October 2003, lot 319