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1 Thistle Merk - James VI 8th Coinage
| Issuer | Scotland |
| Year | 1601-1604 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Merk (⅔) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 6.79 g |
| Dimensions | 32 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular)
Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Sp#5497, KM#16 |
| Obverse description | Crowned royal arms. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | IACOBVS
· 6 · D · G · R · SCOTORVM
(Translation: James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots) |
| Reverse description | Crowned thistle. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | REGEM ·
IOVA · PROTEGIT · 1601
(Translation: Jehova protects the king) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1601 - -
1602 - -
1603 - -
1604 - -
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| Catalog ID | 1318907710 |
| Comments | |
