Watch List notes:

SCOTLAND. Rider, ND (1460-88). James III. NGC VF-35.
S-5256; Fr-13; Burns-2 (fig. 600). Weight: 5.15 gms. Type I, King to Right. Well centered on a tight planchet with notable doubling on the obverse. The surfaces are pleasantly glossy and smooth, with minor friction on the obverse that has long blended into the complexion. Warm pinkish luster in the protected areas is complemented by pale yellow tone elsewhere. Featuring bold definition and strong eye appeal, this piece also offers a great pedigree for advanced collectors.

James III took the throne at age 9 in Kelso and watched helplessly as factions pushed and pulled the government during his minority. He was not much more powerful when he came of age, a fact that seemed to bother him little, though a flurry of new denominations were introduced under his rule. As an alliance with England ended in conflict, James III managed to alienate much of the nobility before eventually being murdered by Scottish nobles led by his own 15-year old son at the Battle of Sauchiebrun. He was perhaps 37 at the time of his death.

From the Loch Ness Collection.

Ex: Triton XIII (1/2010) Lot # 2107.

Ex: Lucien LaRiviere Collection (Spink - 4/2006) Lot # 58.

Ex: Glendining (4/1983) Lot # 7.

Estimate: $10000 - $15000