© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
Balance ¼ Merk - James VI 6th Coinage
1591 year| Silver (.875) | 2.31 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1591 |
| Value | ¼ Merk (⅙) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 2.31 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#175059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Balance scales and sword.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · HIS · DIFFERT · REGE · TYRANNVS ·
Translation: In these a tyrant differs from a king
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Balance ¼ Merk - James VI (6th Coinage) 1591 from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland and represents the country's national identity.
