Scotland 4 Merks - Charles II 1st Coinage, Type I obverse
Obverse
Scotland 4 Merks - Charles II 1st Coinage, Type I reverse
Reverse
Very Rare

Scotland 4 Merks - Charles II 1st Coinage, Type I (1664)

CountryScotland Year1664 Denom4 Merks MetalSilver Melt ~£40.61
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CountryScotland (United Kingdom)
Year1664
Denomination4 Merks
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight28.280g
Diameter39.0mm
ShapeRound
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink5604
Obverse

Right facing bust of Charles II, thistle above bust.

CAROLVS II · DEI · GRA

Reverse

Arms arranged in a cross, conjoined Cs in each quarter, value in the centre.

· MAG · BRI · FRA · ET · HIB · REX · 1664

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.9092
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £40.61

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About the 1664 Scotland 4 Merks - Charles II 1st Coinage, Type I

The 1664 Scotland 4 Merks - Charles II 1st Coinage, Type I is a circulating 4 merks coin, struck in silver. It weighs 28.28g and measures 39mm across. Reverse design: Arms arranged in a cross, conjoined Cs in each quarter, value in the centre.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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How much is the 1664 Scotland 4 Merks - Charles II 1st Coinage, Type I worth?

No verified sale of the 1664 Scotland 4 Merks - Charles II 1st Coinage, Type I has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £40.61 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1664 Scotland 4 Merks - Charles II 1st Coinage, Type I?

Check the weight 28.28g and diameter 39mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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