Scotland 4 Merks - Charles II, 1664
1st Coinage, Type I
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
4 Merks
Year
1664
Ruler
Charles II
(1660–1685)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.28
Diameter (mm)
39
Demonetized
Yes
Description
4 Merks from Scotland. Issued in 1664. Struck in Silver. Measures 39 mm and weighs 28.28 g.
- Obverse
- Right facing bust of Charles II, thistle above bust. (Charles II, by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Arms arranged in a cross, conjoined Cs in each quarter, value in the centre. (King of Great Britain, France and Ireland)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1664 | — | (fr) KM#104.1 |
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