weight 1,57gr. | copper Ø 19mm.
Joint Regal and Ecclesiastical Issue with Bishop James Kennedy of St. Andrews.
obv. Globus cruciger with rosette at center, orb titled upwards, within circle
IACOBVS DEI GRACIA REX
rev. Latin cross within quatrefoil with trefoils on cusps, within circle
CRVX PELLIT OIE CRIM
Unpublished variety with GRACIA instead of GRA. Extremely rare.
Bishop James Kennedy (Scottish Gaelic: Seumas Ceanadach) was born circa 1408 in Carrick, Scotland. He was the third and youngest son of Sir James Kennedy of Dunure, Ayrshire, and Princess Mary of Scotland, widow of the 1st Earl of Angus and second daughter of King Robert III of Scotland. His eldest brother was Gilbert Kennedy, 1st Lord Kennedy. At young age he was sent to the continent to complete his studies in canon law and theology. In 1437 he became bishop of Dunkeld, but that was for short. After the death of Henry Wardlaw in 1440 he became bishop of St. Andrews until his death in 1465. He became the principal figure in the government of the minority of King James II of Scotland as well as founder of St Salvator′s College, St Andrews.
King James III was born to James II of Scotland and Mary of Guelders in 10 July 1451 or May 1452. The place of birth was either Stirling Castle or the Castle of St Andrews, depending on the year. His most recent biographer, the historian Norman Macdougall, argued strongly for late May 1452 at St Andrews. He succeeded his father James II on 3 August 1460 and was crowned at Kelso Abbey, Roxburghshire, a week later. During his childhood, the government was led by three successive factions, first the King′s mother, Mary of Guelders (1460–1463) (who briefly secured the return of the burgh of Berwick to Scotland), then James Kennedy, Bishop of St Andrews, and Gilbert, Lord Kennedy (1463–1466), then Robert, Lord Boyd (1466–1469).
cf. Seaby 5311 (type III) | cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian) 813
cf. Coincraft SJ31D-055 RRR
Some minor weaknesses, but for this cointype an attractive piece.
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