James III (1460-1488), Groat, Edinburgh, mm. cross pattée, crown of three fleurs, tressure of ten arcs, trefoils on cusps except above crown, rev. cross before vil, mullet of six points in first and fourth quarters, three pellets in second and third quarters, double saltire stops both sides, 2.34g/5h (SCBI 35, 756; B 18, fig. 591; S 5274). Small striking split at 5 o’clock and a few verdigris spots on reverse, otherwise very fine (£250-300)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Scottish Coins from the Collection of The Late Dr. James Davidson.

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Bt Seaby