A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman

David II (1329-1371), Second coinage, Class A, Sterling, class A, Edinburgh, small young bust with sloping shoulder, crosslet stops on obv., saltire before vill, 0.98g/10h (SCBI 35, –; B –, fig. –; S 5114). Very fine or better, toned, the variety very rare £200-£260

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

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DNW Auction 55, 8 October 2002, lot 681 (part); bt Spink December 2002

The vendor points out the use of some rare and unusual letter punches on the reverse of this coin, particularly b, r and g.