© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
½ Merk - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue ND
| Silver (.925) | 3.34 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1638 |
| Value | ½ Merk (⅓) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3.34 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#90225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right, 'B' at the end of the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO ·
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ
Comment
Briot's issue (1st issue).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Merk - Charles I (3rd Coinage, 1st Issue) ND (1637-1638) 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 stable currency and was widely used throughout Scotland and the British Isles.
