10 shilling 1598, Edinburgh

SCOTLAND. James VI. 1567-1625. Ten Shillings – Thistle Merk, 31mm. 5.99g. Seventh coinage. Edinburgh mint. Dated 1598. Armored bust right. R. Three thistles; crown above. SCBI 58 (Edinburgh), 1524-7; SCBC 5493. Richly toned. VF. From the St. George Collection. ex Spink Numismatic Circular CXIV.1 (February 2006), no. SC0452 (illustrated on front cover). ex. CNG eAuction 550, lot 978.