James VI (1567-1625), Before Accession, Half-Merk or Noble, 1575, mm. cross on rev. only, no pellets on crown, rev. crown in first and fourth quarters, thistle in second and third, 5.82g/8h (SCBI 35, –; SCBI 58, 1405-6; B 9; S 5478). Some hairline scratches on reverse, otherwise good fine £90-120

Provenance: H. Bryan Collection, Christie’s & Edmiston’s Auction (Glasgow), 28 June 1980, lot 206