Description

SCOTLAND.

James VI, 1567-1625.

Second coinage.

1573 Half merk.

Obverse: Crowned shield between 6 and 8, within linear circle.

Legend: +. IACOBVS. 6 DEI. GRATIA. REX. SCOTORVM. (James the sixth, by the Grace of God, king of Scotland).

Reverse: Ornate cross with crowns and thistles in alternate angles.

Reverse legend: +.SALVVM. FAC. POPVLVM. TVVM. DNE. (O Lord, save Thy people).

Silver: 0.666, 32mm.

Grade: VF for issue.

Catalogue: Spink# 5478.