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LM40705
Scotland, James III, Regal Issues 'Black Money' Farthing type I, Edinburgh mint
Regular price
£250
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£250
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Scotland, James III (1460-88), Regal Issue, "Black Money" Farthing, type I, large crown with three points, beaded circle and legend surrounding, mostly off-flan or illegible, [I R]EX [SCOTORVM], rev. large saltire cross, tiny saltire either side, beaded circle and legend surrounding, mostly off-flan or illegible, [VILLA. EDINB]VR, weight 0.36g (SCBI Stewartby 72:1022; Stewart 1967 p.144, fig.113; S.5305). Water worn, toned, fair and extremely rare, the first time we have ever offered one for sale.
If the legends were legible they would translate as "James King of the Scottish" on obverse and "Town of Edinburgh" on the reverse.
Provenance:
Ex Angus Sutherland Collection of Scottish Coins, Spink Coin Auction 64, 23rd June 1988, lot 28 and plate I sold for £150 hammer.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?
Contact one of our specialists directly or email info@sovr.co.uk with pictures or a description of your coins and we will get back to you as soon as possible with an idea of value.
How will my purchases be shipped?
We ship via registered post for items under £3,000 and by courier for more valuable or bulky items. Every shipment from Sovereign Rarities is fully covered by our insurance. If you are concerned, please contact us with any queries at info@sovr.co.uk.
What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
However, for non-bullion items, should you be unhappy with your purchase or it is in any way not as described we will accept refunds within 14 days of you receiving your item(s). If uncertain about a purchase, we encourage our clients to ask any questions beforehand so as to minimise the time our valuable coins spend in transit.