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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
2 Merks - Charles II 1st Coinage, Type II
| Silver | - | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1664-1674 |
| Value | 2 Merks (1.33) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#164750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms arranged in a cross, conjoined Cs in each quarter, value in the centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · MAG BRI · FRA ET · HIB REX · 1673
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Merks - Charles II (1st Coinage, Type II) coin from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. Charles II was restored to the throne in 1660, following a period of republican rule, and he worked to re-establish the monarchy and stabilize the economy. The coinage of this period reflects this change, with the 2 Merks coin featuring a new design and being made of silver, which was a more valuable and durable material than the copper used in earlier coinage. This coin is a tangible reminder of the efforts made to restore the monarchy and stabilize the economy during this time.
