SCOTLAND. James V. 1513-1542. Base silver bawbee. 1.34 gm. 24 mm. Third coinage, 1538-1542. Crowned thistle; I - 5 on sides, an annulet over the I; +IACOBVS D G REX SCOTORVM / Crown across center of a saltire cross, a lis on each side; OPIDVM EDINBVRGI. S. 5384. Extremely Fine; exceptional example of this base silver issue.

Ex Spink with tag. Old collector tag.