A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman

David II (1329-1371), Third coinage, Sterling, type 1, Edinburgh, mm. cross pattée on obv. only, ‘Robert II’ style bust, star on sceptre-handle, crosslet stops, reads seotorvm, ornate as both sides, 0.94g/1h (SCBI 35, 439, same dies; B 12, fig. 304, same dies; S 5130). On a full flan, a few light scratches otherwise very fine or better, toned, rare thus £200-£260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Dr J. Davidson Collection, Part I, DNW Auction 59, 7 October 2003, lot 841

This coin would appear to be one of the earliest Third coinage Pennies - retaining the spelling seotorvm which was prevalent throughout Class D.