Scotland 2 Merks - James VI, 1578 – 1580
2nd Coinage
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Merks
Year
1578 – 1580
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Silver (.916)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
22.2
Diameter (mm)
37
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Merks from Scotland. Issued from 1578 to 1580. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 37 mm and weighs 22.2 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned royal Scottish arms. (James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Thistle with 'I' to the left and 'R' to the right. (No one shall hurt me with impunity)
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