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.
