© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
½ Merk - Charles I 2nd Coinage ND
1636 year| Silver | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1636 |
| Value | ½ Merk (⅓) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#18010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO ·
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Merk - Charles I (2nd Coinage) ND (1636) coin from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles I, who was facing significant challenges, including the Bishops' Wars and the English Civil War. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a popular form of currency throughout Scotland and was used for everyday transactions.
