Scotland ½ Merk - James VI, 1572 – 1580
2nd Coinage
Information
Country
Scotland
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
Description
½ Merk from Scotland. Issued from 1572 to 1580. Struck in Silver (.6666). Measures 32 mm and weighs 6.79 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned royal arms between the mark of value.
- Reverse
- Ornate cross with a star in the centre, crowns and thistles in alternate angles of the cross. (O Lord, save Thy people)
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