RecordCoin (Reverse), two merk piece or thistle dollar, from reign of James VI< 1 of 1 > Back
Coin (Reverse), two merk piece or thistle dollar, from reign of James VIThis is the reverse of a silver two merk piece minted at Edinburgh in 1578, during the reign of James VI. The coin was worth 26 shillings and eight pence Scots. The reverse has a thistle flanked by the letters 'I' and 'R' (for Iacobus Rex [King James]). The Latin inscription translates as: 'No one shall hurt me with impunity' and is followed by the date, 1578. The coins of James VI's reign are considered to have the most beautiful designs and most varied legends of all Scottish coins. After the Union of the Crowns of 1603, Scottish gold and silver coins closely resembled their English counterparts. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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