SCOTLAND. James III. 1460-1488. AR groat. 2.82 gm. 23 mm

SCOTLAND. James III. 1460-1488. AR groat. 2.82 gm. 23 mm. Type IV. Edinburgh. 1484-1488. Realistic bust facing half left, an annulet on the inner circle before the head; IACOBVS DEI GRACIA REX AOTRV / Short cross; crowns in first and third quarters, and three pellets-with-annulet in the alternate angles; +VIL LA:E DIh BVRG in inner ring; DINS PROTA ORMET ERATO. S. 5287. As Burns Pl. XLVIII:646. Near Very Fine; attractive old toning; decent example with typical flatness on the nose.