SCOTLAND, JAMES VI, GOLD SWORD AND SCEPTRE, 1602

SCOTLAND, JAMES VI, GOLD SWORD AND SCEPTRE, 1602

Code: 10623

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Scotland, James VI (1567-1625), Gold Sword & Sceptre Piece of 120-Shillings, 1602, Eighth coinage 
Obverse: Crowned Scottish arms, mint mark quatrefoil both sides, with Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding: .IACOBVS. 6. D. G. R. SCOTORVM. 
Reverse: Crossed sword and sceptre, crown above, date with stops either side below, thistle each side, with Latin legend and beaded border surrounding: .SALVS. POPVLI. SVPREMA. LEX. 
S.5460
5.1 grams, 29 mm in diameter
Good extremely fine for this notoriously softly struck issue, with a superb deep golden buttery lustrous tone, showing a superb amount of detail.