Scotland 2 Merks - Charles II, 1664 – 1674

1st Coinage, Type II

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Merks
Year 1664 – 1674
Ruler Charles II (1660–1685)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Milled
Diameter (mm) 34
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Merks from Scotland. Issued from 1664 to 1674. Struck in Silver. Measures 34 mm and weighs 0 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
1674  —
1673  —
1670  —
1664  —

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