SCOTLAND. Charles I. 1625-1649. AR twelve shillings. 5.76 gm. 32 mm. Third Coinage (1637-1642). Falconer's Second Issue. Thistle i.m. His crowned bust left--a new style bust that slightly breaks the inner circle; F at the end of the legend; CAROLVS • D: G • MAGN • BRITAN • FRANC • ET • HIB • REX • / Crowned square topped shield, C - R crowned on sides; QVÆ • DEVS • CONIVNXIT • NEMO • SEPARET. S. 5561. Burns II:471-43. Good Very Fine; attractive and free of the adjustment marks frequently found on this issue; some evidence of die rust-struck later in the life of the die; lightly toned and a pleasing example.

Ex Davisson Auction 24 (2005).