Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

James I (1406-1437), Groat, Second Fleur-de-lis issue, Stirling, mm. cross pattée, lis and two crescents on breast, i on sceptre handle, saltire to right of bust, rev. crescent in centre, pellet in first and fourth quarters, lis in second, lis and crescent in third, 2.09g/9h (SCBI 35, –; B 51, fig. 493; S 5203). Scratches both sides, otherwise very fine, very rare (£1,000-1,200)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The David McDonald Collection of Scottish Coins and Tokens.

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Provenance:
R.W. Cochran-Patrick Collection, Sotheby Auction, 30-1 March 1936, lot 202
SNC August-September 1936 (54512)
J.N.G. Wallworth Collection, Glendining Auction, 17 December 1942, lot 8 (part)
Dr J. Davidson Collection, Part I, DNW Auction 59, 7 October 2003, lot 860