SCOTLAND. David II. 1329-1371. AR groat. 4.08 gm. 26 mm. 63 grains. Second coinage. After October 7, 1367. Edinburgh mint. Crowned Robert style bust left, a scepter in front with a star at the base, a tressure of six arcs, trefoils in tressures / Long cross, mullets of five points in angles; VILL AED INBV RGh. Burns I. 257:38 (Fig 301). Variety not in Seaby. Near Extremely Fine; rich deep cabinet toning, fresh surfaces, iridescence in devices; large flan with a bit of minor clipping. Rare variety. Exceptionally clear bold portrait. Choice example.

Ex Davissons Auction 12 (18 November 1999) lot 168.

Davidson, BNJ XXVI. notes that all the minor variations on David II second coinage probably served the same purpose as privy marks on the coinage of Edward III. David was a prisoner of the English for eleven years. He was influenced by his stay in England and by the pressure of the English for good quality coinage in the ransom paid for his release.