Description

Scotland.

Charles II, 1649-1685.

1669 Merk.

First coinage.

Obverse: King's bust right.

Legend: CAROLVS. II.DET:GRA. (Charles II, by the Grace of God).

Reverse: Interlocked 'CC' in quarters, shields of Scotland, England and Ireland.

Legend: MAG BRI · FRA ET · HIB REX · 1669 ( King of Great Britain, France and Ireland).

Catalogue: Spink# 5611.

Silver, 6.79g, 25mm.

Grade: aFine-Fine, obverse scratched, dark tone.