Scotland, James VI Shilling, 10th coinage, mm thistle, ex Gietzelt Pattern copper Halfpenny

Pattern copper Halfpenny

Mint state specimen with exceptional pedigree

Extremely fine with full date and very clear epithet and mint

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his left foot resting on a bound captive

Scotland, James VI Shilling, 10th coinage, mm thistle, ex Gietzelt Pattern copper HalfpennyScotland, James VI (1567 1625),after accession to English throne, silver One Shilling, rose, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark thistle both sides, I. D. G. ROSA. SINE. SPINA,rev. thistle, beaded circles and legend surrounding, . TVEATVR. VNITA. DEVS., weight 0. 56g (Burns 6 fig. 978; S. 5510). Toned in parts, chip at top of reverse, a couple of raised die flaws, a bold to good very fine, rare.