| Description |
David II (1329-71) Halfgroat 1357-67, S-5105, Burns-5, Edinburgh, AU58 NGC. Obv. ? DAVID + D?I + GRA + R?X + SCOTORVM, crowned bust left holding scepter in tressure of five arcs. Rev. ? DnS | PROT | ?CTOR | M?VS || VILL | A ?D | InBV | RGh, long cross with mullets in angles. A beautifully toned example struck only slightly off-center on a flan with few flaws. The halfgroats of David II were issued in fewer numbers than the groats as they were not considered as necessary a denomination.
Realized $528.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
