Important British and World Coinsxx

James V (1513-1542), Second coinage, Groat, type III, bust with open mantle, seven jewels on band of crown, cross above crown double-punched, reads SCOTORV, pellet above V, trefoil stops, 2.72g/8h (SCBI 35, 919; SCBI 58, 84-7; B 9; S 5378). Die crack on face and crown slightly double-struck, otherwise good very fine, rare
£300-400

Provenance: C.F. Gilboy Collection, Glendining Auction, 14 May 1975, lot 2, recté S 5378