Scotland, James VI (1567-1625), Second Coinage, half merk, 1580, crowned shield of arms between figures '6' and '8', rev., ornate cross with crowns and thistles in alternate angles, date in legend (S. 5478; cf. S.C.B.I. 35, 1227), 5.83g, lightly toned, some surface flaking in parts, fine and rare
(Estimate: 100 - 150 GBP)