A Collection of Scottish Coins The Property of a Gentleman (Part II)

Charles II (1649-1685), First coinage, Merk, 1672, leaved thistle below bust, reads dei : and fra ·, 6.07g/3h (Murray 19; SCBI 35, 1589; B. 10, fig. 1052, same rev. die; S 5611). Small edge flaw and some light adjustment marks, very fine, the die-axis unusual £200-£260

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

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Bt Edinburgh Coin Shop July 1982

It has been estimated that in excess of 212,000 Merks were struck in 1672.