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¼ Thistle Merk - James VI 8th Coinage
| Silver (.916) | 1.70 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1601-1604 |
| Value | ¼ Merk (⅙) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 1.70 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned thistle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REGEM · IOVA · PROTEGIT · 1602
Translation: Jehova protects the king
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thistle Merk - James VI (8th Coinage) 1601-1604 from Scotland is that it features a unique thistle design on the reverse side, which is a symbol of Scotland and represents the country's national flower.
