Important British and World Coinsxx

James V (1513-1542), Second coinage, Groat, type II, bust with single-arched crown, thirteen jewels to band, OR of SCOTOR ligulated, rev. reads EDINBVRGI, double annulet stops, 2.68g/10h (SCBI 35, 913-4; SCBI 58, 51; B 19, rev. as fig 720; S 5377). Plugged at top and creased before bust, otherwise very fine, rare £150-200

Provenance: The Property of a Gentleman, Christie’s Auction, 4 December 1984, lot 50