James VI (1567-1625), After Accession, Tenth coinage, Twelve Shillings, mm. thistle-head, reads fran & hib rex, rev. Scottish lion in first and fourth quarters, 5.69g/3h (SCBI 35, 1376; SCBI 71, 1419ff; B 15, fig. 985; S 5506). On a full round flan, nearly very fine but a little weak on portrait, rare
£300-£360

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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H.M. Lingford Collection, Glendining Auction, 20 June 1951, lot 1189 (part); a Distinguished Collection of Scottish Coins and Medals, Spink Auction 20, 31 March 1982, lot 250 (part);