Scotland 4 Merks - Charles II, 1664 – 1673

1st Coinage, Type II

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 4 Merks
Year 1664 – 1673
Ruler Charles II (1660–1685)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 28.28
Diameter (mm) 39
Demonetized Yes

Description

4 Merks from Scotland. Issued from 1664 to 1673. Struck in Silver. Measures 39 mm and weighs 28.28 g.

Obverse
Right facing bust of Charles II, thistle below bust. (Charles II, by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Arms arranged in a cross, conjoined Cs in each quarter, value in the centre. (King of Great Britain, France and Ireland)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1673  —
1673  — Reverse Value: 4 above L
1670  —
1665  —
1664  —

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