Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

James VI (1567-1625), Second coinage, Quarter-Merks (2), both mm. cross on rev. only, 1574, crown in first and fourth quarters, thistle in second and third, 3.32g/8h; 1580, thistle in first and fourth quarters, crown in second and third, 3.34g/3h (SCBI 35, –, 1230; SCBI 58, 1431-2, 1440; B 3, 8, figs. –, 929; S 5479) [2]. Better than fine, but first scratched on obverse
£180-£220

Provenance: Second Mark Rasmussen FPL 18, Winter 2009-10 (288)