SCOTLAND. James VI. 1567-1625. AR Half Merk (32mm, 6.63 g, 7h). Second coinage. Edinburgh mint. Dated 1573. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 528
Lot: 576. Estimated: $ 150

British, Silver

Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SCOTLAND. James VI. 1567-1625. AR Half Merk (32mm, 6.63 g, 7h). Second coinage. Edinburgh mint. Dated 1573. Crowned coat-of-arms / Cross fleurée with five-rayed star at center; alternating crowns and thistles in quarters. SCBC 5478. Areas of light toning, areas of weak strike, traces of adjustment marks, hint of porosity. Near VF.

Ex Thomas Bentley Cederlind Estate (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 381, 24 August 2016), lot 580.


Closing Date and Time: 30 November 2022 at 13:11:40 ET.

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