Charles II (1649-1685), First coinage, Merk, 1665, type II, leaved thistle below bust, 6.41g/12h (D 17; M 13; SCBI 35 –; B 2, and fig. 1051; S 5611; KM. 102.1). Fine, reverse better but weak at 12 o’clock, toned, rare £100-150

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: S. Fay ‘Dundee’ Collection, Bowers and Ruddy/Spink Auction [Los Angeles], 19 February 1976, lot 318 (part)