SCOTLAND. James VI. 1567-1625. AR ryal or sword dollar. 30.03 gm. 43 mm. First coinage, with thistle countermark for the revaluation of 1578. 1570. Crowned arms of Scotland, I - R crowned at sides; IACOBVS 6 DEI GRATIA REX SCOTORVM / A sword, hilt down, a hand in the field left pointing to XXX in the field right, date 15-70; PRO ME SI MEREOR IN ME. S. 5468. Near Very Fine; two minor striking splits; reverse legend and sword partly double struck.