Scotland Balance ¼ Merk - James VI, 1591
6th Coinage
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Merk
Year
1591
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.31
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Merk from Scotland. Issued in 1591. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.31 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned royal arms. (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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1591 | — |
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