© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Merk - Charles II 1st Coinage, Type II
| Silver | 6.79 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1664-1674 |
| Value | 1 Merk (⅔) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.79 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1 May 1707 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#17997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Arms arranged in a cross, conjoined Cs in each quarter, value in the centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: : MAG BRI · FRA ET · HIB REX · 1669
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Merk - Charles II (1st Coinage, Type II) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Scotland. The coin was introduced in 1664, just a few years after the Restoration of the monarchy in England, Scotland, and Ireland, and it was minted until 1674, a year before the Union of the Crowns, which united the crowns of Scotland and England under a single monarch. This coin represents a significant moment in Scottish history, as it was minted during a time of political and economic upheaval, and it features the image of King Charles II, who played a key role in shaping the country's future.
