Half-merk (Charles II : First Coinage)
IssuerIssued by
King Charles II
(St James's Palace, London, England, 1630 - 1685)
Date1671
Object NameHalf Merk
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsCoins
DimensionsOverall: Diameter: 21 mm
Max.: Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: Weight: 3.8 gm
Max.: Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: Weight: 3.8 gm
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1947 by Innes W T Kilgour.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS012023
Keywords
Reverse: 4 shields of arms; crowned, interlocking letter Cs between shields; value (VI 8) in centre of design
