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Sold between 9 December & 7 October 2003

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Scottish Coins from the Collection of The Late Dr. James Davidson

Dr James Davidson

Lot

№ 408

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10 December 2003

Hammer Price:
£750

James II (1437-1460), Groat, Edinburgh, mm. cross pattée on obv. only, crowned bust in mantle, rev. cross before vi, crown in first and fourth quarters, three pellets in second and third quarters, 3.34g/1h (cf. SCBI 35, 694-5 and 698; B 1 var.; S 5231). Legend weak at 5 o’clock but very fine, rare (£550-650)

Provenance:
Bt December 1937