Scotland ⅛ Thistle Merk - James VI, 1601 – 1603

8th Coinage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ⅛ Merk
Year 1601 – 1603
Ruler James I (1603–1625)
Composition Silver (.916)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.85
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1603  —
1602  — 89%
1601  — 11%

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