Triton XVII, Lot: 1504. Estimate $1500. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SCOTLAND. James VI. 1567-1625. AR Ryal (44mm, 30.12 g, 1h). Revaluation of 1578 on a First coinage, “Sword Dollar” issue. Edinburgh mint. Dated 1570. Crowned royal coat-of-arms; crowned I R across field / Upright sword surmounted by crown; hand pointing toward XXX (denomination); 15 70 across field; c/m: crowned thistle. For host coin: Burns 5 and fig. 921; SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian) 1209 (with countermark); SCBC 5472; for c/m: SCBC p. 70. Good VF, toned. Attractive surfaces.