½ Merk - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue
Features
| Issuer |
Scotland
(United Kingdom)  |
|---|---|
| King |
Charles I (1625-1649)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1637-1638 |
| Value | ½ Merk (⅓) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3.34 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 369520 |
| References | Sp# 5573 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). |
Obverse
Left facing bust of Charles I, bust begins at the edge of the coin, mark of value to the right, 'B' beneath the bust.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAR · D G · SCOT · ANG · FR · ET · HIB · R ·
Translation: Charles, by the Grace of God, King of Scotland, England, France and Ireland
Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Reverse
Crowned royal arms, 'B' above the crown, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO ·
Translation: I reign under the auspices of Christ
Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Mint
Edinburgh, Scotland (1124-1708)Comments
Briot's issue (1st issue).
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1637-1638) | |||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 100
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Bullion value: USD 6.73
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Actual silver weight: 0.099 oz
Current silver price: 67.80 USD/oz (see silver price 
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