Scotland Balance ½ Merk - James VI, 1591 – 1593

6th Coinage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Merk
Year 1591 – 1593
Ruler James I (1603–1625)
Composition Silver (.875)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.62
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Merk from Scotland. Issued from 1591 to 1593. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 28 mm and weighs 4.62 g.

Obverse
Crowned royal arms flanked by thistles. (James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse
Balance scales and sword. (In these a tyrant differs from a king)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1593  —
1592  —
1591  —

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