One of the first coins struck in Scotland will be offered within Part II of a large collection of Scottish coins that had been amassed over the last 50 years by an anonymous collector. From the reign of David I (1124-1153), the coin will be offered at Noonans Mayfair on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3pm. The very rare coin is estimated at £1,200-1,500 [lot 601].

Comprising 177 lots, the collection is expected to fetch around £50,000-60,000. Jim Brown, Coin Specialist at Noonans commented:

Elsewhere in the sale are several coins from very rare mints. From the reign of Robert II (1371-1390) is a groat (silver coin worth four pence) that was minted in Dundee, which is estimated at £1,200-1,500. The Dundee mint opened in the 1380s and was only open for a few years [lot 698].

Similarly, a very rare groat from the reign of James I (1406-1437) from the Linlithgow mint was probably struck in the mid 1430s when the king was completing building works on his new royal palace in the town. It is estimated at £700-900 [lot 732].

A balance Half-Merk from the reign of James VI (1567-1625) dating from 1591 and decorated with a crowned shield between thistle-heads on the obverse and an unusual sword and scales motif on the reverse. It is expected to fetch £500-700 [lot 759].

As Mr Brown explained:

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