SCOTLAND. Charles II. 1649-1685. AR Merk (28mm, 6.28 g, 9h). First coinage. Edinburgh mint. Dated 1669. VF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 The Raymond Collection of Scottish Coins, Silver Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SCOTLAND. Charles II. 1649-1685. AR Merk (28mm, 6.28 g, 9h). First coinage. Edinburgh mint. Dated 1669. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; small thistle below / Cruciform coats-of-arms around central XIIII/ 4 (mark of value); crowned interlocking Cs in quarters. Murray, Scottish 16b; Burns 4-6 var. (rev. legend stops); cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 1578-80 (for type); SCBC 5611. Toned, rim flaw, edge marks. VF. Well struck. |