Description

SCOTLAND.

King James VI Reign, 1567-1625.

Eighth coinage.

1601 Quarter Thistle.

Obverse: Crowned royal arms.

Legend: IACOBVS · 6 · D · G · R · SCOTORVM (James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots.)

Reverse: Crowned thistle.

Legend: REGEM · IOVA · PROTEGIT · 1601 (Jehova protects the king.)

Edinburgh mint.

Silver: 0.916, 1.70g, 21mm.

Grade: gFine, slight clipping and bend, some details sharp, toned.