Watch List notes:

James VI (1567-1625), Forty Shillings, 1582, crowned half length figure of the king in armour to left, holding sword in right hand, reverse crowned shield dividing I-R and, below, mark of value XL-S, w.t. 30.06g. (B. 1, fig. 931; S. 5486). Good Very Fine, excessively rare and one of the finest available for commerce.

Ex. Spink Numismatic Circular, April 2007.

One of only 11 believed known, 6 of which are in museums.