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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
4 Merks - Charles II 1st Coinage, Type III
| Silver | 28.28 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1670-1675 |
| Value | 4 Merks (8⁄3) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#164747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms arranged in a cross, conjoined Cs in each quarter, value in the centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · MAG · BR · FRA · ET · HIB · REX · 1674
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Merks - Charles II (1st Coinage, Type III) coin from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1670, just a few years after the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, and it was part of a broader effort to reform the Scottish currency and stabilize the economy. The coin's design, which features a portrait of Charles II on one side and the Scottish coat of arms on the other, was meant to symbolize the restored monarchy and the unity of Scotland and England under a single ruler. Despite its historical significance, the coin was not widely used and was eventually replaced by other coinage. Today, it is a rare and valuable collector's item.
