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Auction: 6029 - The Lucien LaRiviere Collection - Scottish Coins & Medals
Lot: 147

x James VI, gold Ducat (80s. 0d.; official wt 94 1/2 gr. = 6.12g., 21 ct), 1580, 6.09g., youthful bust in ruff to left, rev.: crowned shield dividing date, EXVRGAT legend (B. 1, fig. 948; St. 188; S. 5452), a lovely example of this charming single year type, struck on a full flan, almost extremely fine, extremely rare Estimate £ 8,000-10,000provenance: Marquis of Bute, Sotheby, 11 June 1951, lot 189 H Hird, Spink/Glendining, 6 March 1974, lot 94 Spink Numismatic Circular, September 1983, no. 5590

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