E of DEI struck over an A
by Benjamin Wyon
the higher bust reveals two tiny pellets below not noted in the references for this coinage
wear on highest points
Scotland, James VI Hardhead of Twopence, issue of November 1588 E of DEI struck overJames VI of Scotland (1567 1625), copper Twopence or Hardhead, type II, Issue of November 1588, crowned IR, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark quatrefoil, *. IACOB. 6. D. G. R. SCO., rev. crowned lion rampant left, two pellets behind tail, beaded circles and legend surrounding, *. VINCIT . VERITAS., weight 1. 55g (Burns 3, fig. 967; S. 5524). Ragged circumference with a dark tone, central devices all clear both sides, about very fine