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Auction: 6029 - The Lucien LaRiviere Collection - Scottish Coins & Medals
Lot: 163

x James VI, Ryal or Sword Dollar, 1569, 30.15g., similar to the last but officially countermarked with a crowned thistle to signify its revaluation in 1578 to 39s. 9d., (B.4, fig. 921 var.; S. 5472 and p. 70-71), deeply toned, good very fine Estimate £ 800-1,000provenance: Bt. Superior Galleries 18 March 1982; ex Lockett (926); ex Lord Grantley (1784).

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