1/2 Merk - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue

€90,225.00
IssuerScotland
Year1637-1638
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Merk (⅓)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight3.34 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5574
Obverse descriptionLeft facing bust of Charles I, bust begins at the edge of the coin, mark of value to the right, `B` beneath the bust.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAR · D : G · SCOT · ANG · FR · ET · HIB · R ·
(Translation: Charles, by the Grace of God, King of Scotland, England, France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionCrowned royal arms, crowned `C` to the left and crowned `R` to the right, `B` at the end of the legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO ·
(Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1637-1638)  - -
Catalog ID6946178250
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