James VI (1567-1625)

Silver Ten Shillings

1593, seventh coinage

Standing bust right, rev. three thistles, crown above, 6.08g, (S.5493). A superb example with an old tone over original brilliance, struck on a full round flan. Small metal flaw behind the king's head barely detracts from this superior example, extremely fine

Provenance:

Ex. R.C. Lockett collection, pt.1, Glendinings 18-19 June, 1957, lot 383
Asherton collection
S. Fay 'Dundee' collection, Spink/Bowers & Ruddy Auction (Los Angeles), 19 February 1976, lot 261 (bt. from Spink 1967)
‘Douglas’ Collection, Spink Auction 119, 4 March 1997, lot 363

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