The COINEX Sale: Important British, Italian and World Coins

James VI (1567-1625), James VI (1567-1625), First coinage, Ryal, 1570, reads grattia, i of in over m, 29.89g/4h (SCBI 35, 1209-10, var; B 5 var; S 5472). Reverse with crowned thistle countermark for the 1578 revaluation, fine, the legend errors unusual and not the result of double-striking (£350-450)