James VI (1567-1625), After Accession, Ninth coinage, Twelve Shillings, mm. thistle-head, reads fran et hib rex, rev. Scottish lion in second quarter only, 5.91g/12h (SCBI 35, 1364; SCBI 71, 1385ff; B 2, fig. 974; S 5505). Small cut on face and other obverse surface marks, very fine, toned, very rare thus
£400-£500

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 1188 (part); A Distinguished Collection of Scottish Coins and Medals, Spink Auction 20, 31 March 1982, lot 247

The Ninth coinage was proclaimed on 15 November 1604, bringing the Scottish coinage into line with its English counterpart. Puncheons were made in London by James Aichesoun and sent to Edinburgh in June 1605, where Thomas Foulis made up the dies.