A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman (Part I)

Charles II (1649-1685), Merk, 1673, leaved thistle below bust, colon after dei, 6.24g/3h (D 24; M 20; SCBI 35, 1590ff; B 11, fig. –; S 5611). Edge a little irregular in parts, very fine or better for issue, scarce £240-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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M.G. Linger Collection, CNG Mailbid Sale 88, 14 September 2011, lot 2092

The Mint Registers show that 97,921 Merks were made in (but not necessarily dated) 1673. The vendor points out the high number of dies used. He has records of 25 specimens from 13 obverse and 13 reverse dies, with only three die-linked coins among the 25.