James II, groat, second coinage c. 1451 – 1460, first issue, bust in mantle with tressure of nine arcs, IACOBVS DEI GRA REX SCOTTORVM, rev. crowns in second and fourth quarters of cross, pellets in first and third quarters, DNS PTECTOR ME LIBERATOR ME, inner legend, VILLA EDINBVRG, wt. 3.49gms (S.5231), very rare, a clear example, almost very fine
*ex M. Rasmussen, 22/05/2010, purchased for £425
Burns fig. 515 no. 26
Burns notes: It is very exceptional to find upon them a clearly struck face and bust, presumably from the face and bust having been put in for the greater part from worn punchers
Estimate: 500 - 700 GBP