Charles II (1649-1685), First coinage, 2 Merks, 1664, type I, thistle behind head, 13.00g/6h (D 8; M 7; SCBI 35, 1569; B 1; S 5607; KM. 103.1). Edge flaw and consequent adjustment marks on obverse at 11 o’clock, otherwise about fine, reverse better, rare £400-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Scottish Silver Coins and Tokens, 1664-1807, From the Collection of the Late Harrington Manville.

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Provenance: G.R. Turner Collection, Glendining Auction, 25 June 1997, lot 876