Scotland ½ Merk - Charles II, 1675
1st Coinage, Type IV
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Merk
Year
1675
Ruler
Charles II
(1660–1685)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Milled
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Merk from Scotland. Issued in 1675. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Right facing bust of Charles II (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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1675 | — |
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