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Scotland, David II Halfgroat, error legend DAVIN & PROSECTOR, AU58
Scotland, David II (1329-71), silver Half-Groat, second coinage (1357-67), reads DAVIn for DAVID in error, larger young head type B, Edinburgh Mint, crowned older head left, sceptre head with handle before, base of bust breaks tressure of six arcs, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark cross pattée, +DAVInx DEIx GRAx REXx SCOTORV, rev. long cross pattée, five pointed pierced mullet in each angle, twin concentric legend and beaded circles surrounding, reads PROSECTOR in error, +DnS PROS ECTOR mEVS in outer circle, VILL A ED InBV RGh in inner circle (cf.SCBI 35:393-397; Burns -9, fig.269; S.5106). Toned, with clear legends and interesting engraving errors, Burns only records the reverse and we are aware of only two other coins of this reading, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as AU58, extremely rare.
NGC certification 2797294-004 - the finest graded and variety not noted plus the catalogue number incorrect on label.
The Latin legends translates literally as "David, by the grace of God, King of the Scottish" on the obverse and "The Lord is my Protector" on the reverse with "Town of Edinburgh" on the inner circle.
Provenance:
Ex Dix Noonan and Webb, auction 8th October 2002 lot 674 - sold for £750 hammer.