CNG 109, Lot: 1040. Estimate $600. Sold for $750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SCOTLAND. James VI. 1567-1625. AR Balance Half merk (30mm, 4.52 g, 11h). Sixth coinage. Edinburgh mint; im: voided cinquefoil. Dated 1591. Crowned coat-of-arms; thistle to left and right / Balance over raised sword. Burns 1-2 and fig. 937; SCBC 5491. VF, attractive cabinet tone, slight double strike.

From the Dr. William E. Triest Collection.