James VI (1567-1625), Before Accession, Half-Merk or Noble, 1574, mm. cross on rev. only, no pellets on crown, no inner circle, rev. crown in first and fourth quarters, thistle in second and third, 6.62g/2h (cf. SCBI 35, 1223; SCBI 58, 1399, same dies; B 7; S 5478). Centres weak, otherwise fine, rare £60-80