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Balance 1/4 Merk - James VI 6th Coinage
| Issuer | Scottish Mint (Edinburgh) |
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| Year | 1591 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| 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 | Central field depicts a balance scale with two pans suspended from a horizontal beam, above which a sword is shown upright, together symbolising justice and righteous governance. The device occupies the full inner field, with the scales' pans rendered in relief and small decorative elements visible at the terminations of the beam. A beaded inner border encircles the design, with the circumferential Latin legend running between the inner and outer borders. The emblematic composition, unique to the Balance coinage of James VI, carries the political message distinguishing a just king from a tyrant. |
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