Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Charles II (1649-1685), First coinage, Half-Merk, 1669, type II, leaved thistle below bust, reads dei · gra ·, stop after date, 3.10g/9h (D 36; M 28; SCBI 35, 1599-1600; B 3, and fig. 1053; S 5614; KM. 101). Weak area behind head (and corresponding on reverse), otherwise very fine £200-300

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: D. McDonald Collection, DNW Auction 63, 7 October 2004, lot 749 [from J.D. King]