A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman

David II (1329-1371), First coinage, Second issue, Sterling, mm. cross pattée, bust left with sceptre, smaller lettering, pellet after david and dei, no sceptre-handle, rev. rex sco tto rvm, long cross, four mullets of six points in angles, smaller lettering, 1.06g/9h (Savage 19/bs; Burns Bust 5/Dakers Reverse 3; SCBI 348, same obv. die; B 14, fig. 238, same obv. die; S 5088). Very fine with old cabinet toning £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 S.J. Blencoe April 2019

The bust on this type is known with minor variations from several dies, including some where the sceptre-handle has been omitted, as on this specimen.