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James VI (1567-1625), Fifth coinage (1588),Thisle Noble, obverse crowned shield on ship, thistle below, reverse thistle plant with crossed sceptres and lions rampant in panel surrounded by eight thistles, undated, legend florent scept piis regina his iova dat nvmeratq, 7.6gms (Bateson 170; S 5456, same dies as BM specimen). A little flat in places, slightly crimped, otherwise very fine, rare (£1,000-1,500)