1/2 Merk - Charles II 1st Coinage, Type II

Issuer Scotland
Year 1664-1673
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Merk (⅓)
Currency Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5614
Obverse description Right facing bust of Charles II, thistle below bust.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROLVS II · DEI : GRA ·
(Translation: Charles II, by the Grace of God)
Reverse description Arms arranged in a cross, conjoined Cs in each quarter, value in the centre.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX 1669
(Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1664 - -
1664 - Dated 1665 behind head on the obverse but dated 1664 on reverse. -
1665 - -
1666 - -
1667 - -
1668 - -
1669 - Error: No stops on obverse lettering. -
1669 - Error: Scottish arms in 2nd and 4th quarter -
1669 - Stops on the lettering of both sides vary. -
1670 - Error: No stops on obverse lettering. -
1670 - Stops on the lettering of both sides vary. -
1671 - Curled ribbon behind Charles II`s head -
1671 - Straight ribbon behind Charles II`s head -
1672 - -
1673 - -
Numisquare ID 8585012300
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