Scotland ½ Merk - Charles I, 1636
2nd Coinage, Pattern
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
½ Merk
Year
1636
Ruler
Charles I
(1625–1649)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.32
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Merk from Scotland. Issued in 1636. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.32 g.
- Obverse
- Left facing bust of Charles I, mark of value to the right, small 'B' beneath the bust. (Charles, by the Grace of God, King of Scotland, England, France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned royal arms, date above, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right. (I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1636 | — |
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