CNG 109, Lot: 1019. Estimate $750. Sold for $1900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SCOTLAND. Mary. 1542-1567. AR Testoon (30mm, 6.07 g, 12h). Second period, Francis and Mary, Type I. Edinburgh mint. Dated 1558. Crowned arms of Francis and Mary over cross potent / Crowned FM monogram; Lorraine cross flanking; lis above crown. Burns 1 and fig. 877; SCBC 5416. Good VF, lightly toned, a couple of minor scratches under tone. Well struck. Lot includes old collector’s ticket.

From the Dr. William E. Triest Collection. Ex Dr James Davidson Collection (Part II, Dix, Noonan, Webb 60, 9 December 2003), lot 453.