James III (1460-1488), Rider, type I, King in armour with crown on helmet and holding sword galloping right, rev. crowned shield on cross pattée, cross between lion’s paws, double saltire stops on obv., none on rev., 4.98g/8h (cf. SCBI 35, 728ff; B 3-6, figs. 601-2; S 5256). Attractive, good very fine and rare £4,000-£5,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Scottish Coins formed by Michael Gietzelt.

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Provenance: Bt Spink