Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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As enigmatic as their larger counterpart, the James I half demies represent a fraction of an unknown basis. Their issue seems to correspond with the first issue of fleur-de-lis groats, as noted by Burns. Survivors are VERY RARE in all grades. The present piece is among the finest extant and ranks superior to the Dundee-LaRiviere specimen (Nearly Very Fine), which appears to be the only example of this type sold in the past 15 years. A truly significant offering.
From the Loch Ness Collection.
Estimate: $7000 - $10000