Triton XVII, Lot: 1508. Estimate $750. Sold for $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SCOTLAND. James VI. 1567-1625. AR Two-thirds ryal (38mm, 19.98 g, 3h). Revaluation of 1578 on a First coinage issue. Edinburgh mint. Dated 1571. Crowned royal coat-of-arms; crowned I R across field / Upright sword surmounted by crown; hand pointing toward XX (denomination); 15 71 across field; c/m: crowned thistle. For host coin: Burns, p. 351; SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian) –; SCBC 5474; for c/m: SCBC p. 70. VF, toned. Attractive surfaces. Rare date.