© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
½ Merk - Charles I 2nd Coinage, Pattern
1636 year| Silver | 3.32 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1636 |
| Value | ½ Merk (⅓) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.32 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#359314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms, date above, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO · · 1636 ·
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ
Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Comment
This is a milled pattern for the 2nd coinage of Charles I. All of the circulating coins of this coinage were hammered.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Merk - Charles I (2nd Coinage, Pattern) 1636 from Scotland is that it features a unique design element: a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland, on the reverse side of the coin. This coin was minted during a time when Scotland was still an independent country, before it joined the Acts of Union with England in 1707. The thistle was a nod to Scotland's rich history and culture, and it has remained a popular symbol of the country to this day.
