SCOTLAND. James VI. 1567-1625. AR Ten Shillings (32mm, 5.96 g, 10h). Seventh coinage. Edinburgh mint; im: quatrefoil. Dated 1593. Near EF.

The Geoffrey Cope Collection of British Coins – Part III
Lot: 235. Estimated: $ 1 500

Scotland & Ireland, Silver

Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SCOTLAND. James VI. 1567-1625. AR Ten Shillings (32mm, 5.96 g, 10h). Seventh coinage. Edinburgh mint; im: quatrefoil. Dated 1593. Armored bust right / Crowned thistle with three flowers. Burns 1; SCBI 58 (Edinburgh), 1512 (same rev. die); SCBC 5493. Iridescent toning, small edge split. Near EF.

From the Geoffrey Cope Collection. Ex M. Rasmussen FPL 18 (Winter 2009/10), no. 291; J.K.R. Murray Collection (Spink 57, 29 April 1987), lot 254; N. Asherson (not in Spink sale); R.C. Lockett (Part II, Glendining, 26 October 1960), lot 937 (part of); Sheriff Mackenzie Collection (Sotheby, Wilkinson, & Hodge, 21 February 1921), lot 332 (part of).


Closing Date and Time: 22 May 2025 at 11:18:00 ET.

Presented in association with Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG and Numismatica Genevensis SA.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.