S250 - SCOTLAND, James VI (1567-1625), Before Accession to the English Throne, Silver Half Merk or 'Noble', 6.30g., 1572, crowned arms, value 6 8 either side of shield, (6s 8d), IACOBVS • 6 • DEI • GRATIA • REX • SCOTORVM •, rev., ornate cross with crowns and thistles in alternate angles, + • SALVM • FAC • POPVLVM • TVVM • DNE • 1572 •, (S.5478), very fine. $345