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Scotland: James II (1437-60) gold Demy,...
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James II (1437-60) gold Demy, S-5217, lion rampant on crowned lozenge, reverse with annulet stops, lis mm, a superbly made and lovely piece, the legends of charming crudeness, and complete on both sides, the coin struck on a full broad flan with no cracks or flaws and only slightly off-center, and almost as made, Choice AU in modern terms, the central designs incredibly clear -- brightened yet lustrous. All in all, a wonderful specimen, and a collecting opportunity.Gold of medieval Scotland is generally very scarce in any grade, and seldom encountered in a condition or state of preservation approaching that of this piece. Upon the murder of his father in 1437, the 7-year-old son of the same name became king, and of course his father's coinage types continued. The design here is a bit less delicate than that of the father on its reverse, making it identifiable. James II was crowned at Holyrood and married Mary of Gueldres just 12 years later, at age 19. As was true of most of this age, for centuries in fact, the reign was occupied primarily in defending itself against threats from within Scottish borders. The gold Demy was valued at 9 shillings and was of 22ct fineness under James II, and was struck only at Edinburgh. The king was killed when a cannon burst apart during the siege of Roxburgh castle in 1460, when he was only 30 years old.
Auction Info
2008 January New York, NY Signature World Coin Auction #458 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2008
6th-7th
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