SCOTLAND. James VI. 1567-1625. AR Balance Half Merk (30mm, 4.55 g, 7h). Sixth coinage. Edinburgh mint; im: rosette. Dated 1591. Crowned coat-of-arms; thistles flanking / Balance over sword. Burns 2 (fig. 937); SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian) 1247-8; SCBC 5491. Toned, a few minor scratches. VF.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 899913 (July 2011).
