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Auction 73 15 Mar 2023
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James III, billon penny (c. 1475 – 1482), facing bust with crown of three fleurs, pointed spaces between, IAC BEC, rev. cross and pellets, VILLA EDINBV, wt. 0.5gms (7.71 grains) (S.5302), rare, almost fine
*ex Spink, October 2007, purchased for £325
These coins are difficult to find and they are rarely as nice as this one – with a good portrait, full reverse legends
These coins correspond to the six-pointed mullet groats of the second series c. 1475 – 1482
Comes with old ticket – Daniels 2/-
Burns fig. 596 possibly, no. 8 for obverse and no. 10 for reverse
Estimate: 250 - 350 GBP
*ex Spink, October 2007, purchased for £325
These coins are difficult to find and they are rarely as nice as this one – with a good portrait, full reverse legends
These coins correspond to the six-pointed mullet groats of the second series c. 1475 – 1482
Comes with old ticket – Daniels 2/-
Burns fig. 596 possibly, no. 8 for obverse and no. 10 for reverse
Estimate: 250 - 350 GBP