⅛ Thistle Merk - James VI 8th Coinage

Features

Issuer Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King James VI (1567-1625)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1601-1603
Value ⅛ Merk (1⁄12)
Currency Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition Silver (.916)
Weight 0.85 g
Diameter 18 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
88039
References Sp# 5500,
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.
KM# 13
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

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 · 1602

Translation: Jehova protects the king

Mint

Edinburgh, Scotland

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1601  11%
1602  89%
1603  0%

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