Coins

James VI (1567-1625), First coinage, Ryal, 1570, 29.97g/7h (SCBI 35, 1209-10; SCBI 58, 1342-3; B 5, fig. 921; S 5472 and p.76). With crowned thistle countermark for the revaluation of 1578 on reverse, attempted piercing on reverse, otherwise nearly very fine, countermark better, toned £400-£500