Important British and World Coinsxx

Robert II (1371-1390), Groat, Edinburgh, mm. cross pattée, tressure of six arcs, trefoils in spandrels, b behind head, 3.85g/4h (SCBI 35, 458-9, same dies; B 8, fig. 328; S 5132, this coin illustrated). Full and round, about extremely fine, toned, an exceptional example of this rare variety £400-600

Provenance: J.G. Murdoch Collection, Part VII, Sotheby Auction, 14 December 1904, lot 1022 (part), described as David II; R.C. Lockett Collection, Part I, Glendining Auction, 18-19 June 1957, lot 149; H.J.Marr Collection; Lt-Col J.K.R. Murray Collection, Spink Auction 57, 29 April 1987, lot 149 [from Spink]