Scotland, James III gold Half-Rider, extremely rare denomination, XF45, ex Cochran-Patrick, Fay and Loch Ness larger taller date in exergue

larger taller date in exergue

with an excellent depiction of the King for this usually weakly stuck issue

harp to right with ten strings

95g (DISH S5 R4

Scotland, James III gold Half-Rider, extremely rare denomination, XF45, ex Cochran-Patrick, Fay and Loch Ness larger taller date in exergueScotland, James III (1460 88),gold Half Rider of Eleven and a Half Shillings, issued 1475 83, class II, crowned quartered Scottish shield of arms, single tressure fleury over long cross patte, IACOBVS DEI GRA REX SCO TTORVM,rev. armoured King on horseback galloping left, holding sword upright with plumed helmet, feint lis under sword arm, all within inner beaded circle surrounding, legend and beaded border surrounding, SALWm: FAC: POPVLVm: TWm: