| Issuer | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Year | 1591-1593 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Merk (⅓) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 4.62 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
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| Reference(s) | Sp#5491 |
| Obverse description | Crowned royal arms flanked by thistles. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | · IACOBVS · 6 · D · G · R · SCOTORVM · 1591 · (Translation: James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots) |
| Reverse description | Balance scales and sword. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | · HIS · DIFFERT · REGE · TYRANNVS · (Translation: In these a tyrant differs from a king) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1591 - - 1592 - - 1593 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 5694259780 |
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