1 Thistle Merk - James VI 8th Coinage

Features

Issuer	Scotland (United Kingdom)
King	James VI (1567-1625)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1601-1604
Value	1 Merk (⅔)
Currency	Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition	Silver (.916)
Weight	6.79 g
Diameter	32 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 88036
References	Sp# 5497 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). , KM# 16 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

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Obverse

Crowned royal arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IACOBVS · 6 · D · G · R · SCOTORVM

Translation: James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots

Reverse

Crowned thistle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: REGEM · IOVA · PROTEGIT · 1601

Translation: Jehova protects the king

Mint

Edinburgh, Scotland (1124-1708)

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC				Frequency
Undetermined
1601														19%
1602														69%
1603														6%
1604														6%

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Numista Rarity index: 84 Search tips

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Bullion value: USD 13.56 Search tips

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Actual silver weight: 0.200 oz

Current silver price: 67.80 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2025 September 8 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61545 Lot 22425	8 Sep 2025	1601	AU (PCGS AU50)	USD 780.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2026 January 27 The Grant Powell Collection of Scottish Rare Coins Showcase Auction 61589 Lot 22046	27 Jan 2026	1601	F	USD 414.80 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098 Lot 34343	18 Jan 2022	1602	UNC (NGC MS64)	USD 2040.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2026 January 27 The Grant Powell Collection of Scottish Rare Coins Showcase Auction 61589 Lot 22047	27 Jan 2026	1602	XF (PCGS XF45)	USD 976.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232012 Lot 63402	18 Mar 2020	1602	VF (NGC VF35)	USD 630.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232236 Lot 62570	1 Sep 2022	1602	F	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 February 18 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61362 Lot 21310	18 Feb 2024	1603	VF (PCGS VF30)	USD 360.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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