Balance 1/2 Merk - James VI 6th Coinage

€107,691.00
IssuerScotland
Year1591-1593
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Merk (⅓)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight4.62 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5491
Obverse descriptionCrowned royal arms flanked by thistles.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· IACOBVS · 6 · D · G · R · SCOTORVM · 1591 ·
(Translation: James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionBalance scales and sword.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· HIS · DIFFERT · REGE · TYRANNVS ·
(Translation: In these a tyrant differs from a king)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1591  - -
1592  - -
1593  - -
Catalog ID5694259780
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