BRITISH COINS, Scotland, James VI (1567-1625), Thistle Merk of Ten-Shillings, 1598, armoured bust right within beaded circles and legend surrounding, rev crown over thistle plant, date in legend surrounding with beaded circles, 5.98g (SCBI 58:1524-1527; S 5493). Very attractive portrait, good very fine, toned.
ex Spink Numismatic Circular, vol CXIV, no.1, February 2006, item SC0452
Estimate: £800-1000