Balance ¼ Merk - James VI (6th Coinage)
Obverse
Crowned royal arms.
Lettering: · IACOBVS · 6 · D · G · R · SCOTORVM · 1591 ·
Reverse
Balance scales and sword.
Lettering: · HIS · DIFFERT · REGE · TYRANNVS ·
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
James VI (Wikidata)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
¼ Merk (Numeric: 0.16666666666667) (Fraction: 1/6)
References
Sp #5492
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
2.31 g
Size
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
· IACOBVS · 6 · D · G · R · SCOTORVM · 1591 ·
Reverse Lettering
· HIS · DIFFERT · REGE · TYRANNVS ·
