Scotland ¼ Merk - James VI, 1572 – 1580

2nd Coinage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ¼ Merk
Year 1572 – 1580
Ruler James I (1603–1625)
Composition Silver (.6666)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.39
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

¼ Merk from Scotland. Issued from 1572 to 1580. Struck in Silver (.6666). Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.39 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)

Mintage & Variants

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

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