⅛ Thistle Merk - James VI 8th Coinage
Features
| Issuer |
Scotland
(United Kingdom)  |
|---|---|
| King |
James VI (1567-1625)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| 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 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 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 (1124-1708)Manage my collection
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1601 | 9% | ||||||||||||||
| 1602 | 82% | ||||||||||||||
| 1603 | 0% | ||||||||||||||
Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.
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Numista Rarity index: 87
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Bullion value: USD 1.71
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Actual silver weight: 0.025 oz
Current silver price: 68.13 USD/oz (see silver price 
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