Scotland ½ Merk - James VI, 1572 – 1580

2nd Coinage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Merk
Year 1572 – 1580
Ruler James I (1603–1625)
Composition Silver (.6666)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 6.79
Diameter (mm) 32
Demonetized Yes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1580  —
1577  —
1576  —
1575  —
1574  —
1573  —
1572  —

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