Triton XIX, Lot: 985. Estimate $1500. Sold for $1700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SCOTLAND. James VI. 1567-1625. AR Ryal (42mm, 10h). Edinburgh mint. Dated 1570. ·: IACOBVS • 6 • DEI • GRATIA • REX • SCOTORVM :·, crowned royal coat-of-arms; crowned I R across field / ·: PRO • ME • SI • MEREOR • IN • ME :·, upright sword surmounted by crown; hand pointing toward XXX (denomination); 15 70 across field. Cf. Burns 5 and fig. 921 (for type); SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian) 1208; SCBC 5472. In NGC encapsulation graded XF 45. Toned.