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Balance 1/4 Merk - James VI 6th Coinage
Issuer | Scotland |
Year | 1591 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1/4 Merk (⅙) |
Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
Composition | Silver (.875) |
Weight | 2.31 g |
Dimensions | 25 mm |
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Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
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Reference(s) | Sp#5492 |
Obverse description | Crowned royal arms. |
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) |
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Mintage | 1591 - -
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Catalog ID | 9779918520 |
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