Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Charles II (1649-1685), First coinage, Merks (2), both 1671, type II, leaved thistle below bust, reads dei ·, 6.04g/3h, reads dei :, 5.58g/3h (D 22; M 18; SCBI 35, 1583-4; B 8, 9; S 5611; KM. 102.1) [2]. First from clashed dies, flaws and other marks on obverse, otherwise fine, second worn and pierced £100-150

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: First SNC February 2003 (SCO 191), SNC February 2004 (SCO 229); second bt P. Ireland October 2005