SCOTLAND. James VI. 1567-1625. AR Ten Shillings – Thistle Merk (31mm, 5.99 g, 12h). Seventh coinage. Edinburgh mint. Dated 1598. VF.

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SCOTLAND. James VI. 1567-1625. AR Ten Shillings – Thistle Merk (31mm, 5.99 g, 12h). Seventh coinage. Edinburgh mint. Dated 1598. Armored bust right / Three thistles; crown above. SCBI 58 (Edinburgh), 1524-7; SCBC 5493. Richly toned. VF.

From the St. George Collection. Ex Spink Numismatic Circular CXIV.1 (February 2006), no. SC0452 (illustrated on front cover).


Closing Date and Time: 15 November 2023 at 15:25:40 ET.

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