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Description: | Early post medieval coin of James VI of Scotland, 17mm in diameter and 0.81grams in weight. The coin is a ??Thistle Merk?? which is equal to 13 Scottish shillings. The obverse shows lion in crowned shield with inscription IA[COBVS.6.D.G.SC]OTORVM. The reverse shows crowned thistle with inscription [REGEM IOVA] PROTEGIT 1602. The coin is slightly underweight due to clipping but is otherwise in good condition with a good silver patina. (seaby 5497) | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Scott, Wendy - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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