James III (1460-1488), Light issue, c.1467, Halfgroat, Edinburgh, mm cross, saltires by neck, reads IACOBVS Dei Gra rex scot, rev. VILLA edinbvrg, mullets in first and fourth, pellets with extra saltire in second and third quarters, 1.09g/8h (SCBI 35, –; B –; S 5268). Chipped and a little creased, about fine; one of only two known specimens £800-1,000

Provenance: Bt Baldwin June 2002