Scotland ⅛ Thistle Merk - James VI, 1601 – 1603

8th Coinage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland 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

Description

⅛ Merk from Scotland. Issued from 1601 to 1603. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 18 mm and weighs 0.85 g.

Obverse
Crowned royal arms. (James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse
Crowned thistle. (Jehova protects the king)

Mintage & Variants

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

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