James II (1437-1460), First coinage, Groat, Third Fleur-de-lis issue, Edinburgh, mm. cross pattée, three pellets in first and fourth quarters, lis in second and third quarters, double crescent stops, 2.18g/12h (SCBI 35, 678ff; B 1, fig. 495; S 5225). Some surface scratching on obverse, otherwise good fine £200-250

Provenance: J. & R. Edmiston Auction (Glasgow), May 1976