Lion (c. 1390 – 1403)

Robert III, lion, heavy coinage (c. 1390 – 1403), large crowned shield, ROBERTS DEI GRA REX SCOTORUM, no V in ROBERTVS, rev. St Andrew crucified on long saltire cross, lis at sides, XPC REGNAT XPC VINCIT XPC IMP, wt. 3.88gms (SCBI 35, 517 (same dies); S.5154), struck from a rusty obverse die, a full round coin, an early piece of Scottish gold, rare
*ex Mark Rasmussen, 17/12/2010, purchased for £3250
Burns fig. 359 no. 8