James VI, two-thirds ryal, first coinage c. 1567 – 1571 (d. 1570), crowned shield dividing IR, IACOBVS 6 DEI GRATIA REX SCOTORVM, rev. crowned sword, pointing hand on left, XX on right, countermark of the revaluation of 1578, PRO ME SI MEREOR IN ME, wt. 19.76gms (S.5474), toned, very fine
*ex Spink SNC, April 2007, purchased for £400
Burns fig. 922 no. 5
Estimate: 700 - 900 GBP