Robert III (1390-1406), Heavy coinage, Second issue, Groats (2), both Perth, mm. cross pattée, tressure with trefoils on cusps, rev. three pellets in quarters of cross, saltire and pellet stops both sides, minor variations, 2.64g/1h, 2.50g/4h (SCBI 35, –, SCBI 72, 232ff; B 35c, –, figs. 370D, –; S 5170) [2]. Fine and a little small of flan, second with small edge chip, both rare varieties £150-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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First bt D. Cavanagh July 2000; second bt A. Howitt September 2011