James VI (1567-1625), Before Accession, Second coinage, Noble or Half-Merk, 1572, mm. cross on rev. only, no apparent pellets on band of crown, thistle in first and fourth quarters, crown in second and third quarters, 6.41g/6h (SCBI 58, 1379ff; SCBI 35, 1218-19; B fig. 924; S 5478). Fine £50-£70

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: Bt 1978