Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Charles II (1649-1685), First coinage, Merk, 1664, type II, leaved thistle below bust, 6.20g/12h (D 16; M 12; SCBI 35, 1575; B 1; S 5611; KM. 102.1). Characteristic die flaw through g of gra, a few light adjustment marks and evidence of possible mounting on reverse at 4 o’clock, otherwise about very fine, rare £400-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Scottish Silver Coins and Tokens, 1664-1807, From the Collection of the Late Harrington Manville.

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Provenance: J. Scaife Collection, Spink Auction 176, 30 November 2005, lot 511