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, clear sceptre-handle, rev. rex sct tor vm+, long cross, four mullets of six points in angles, medium-sized lettering, 1.09g/7h (Savage 4/ad; Burns Bust 3/Dakers Reverse 2; SCBI 332-3, same obv. die; B 9, fig. 234, same dies; S 5088). Very fine or better, the reverse error unusual and 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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Bt M. Vosper August 2004

This is the only reverse die in the coinage to read rex sct tor vm+.