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Coin (obverse), quarter thistle merk, from reign of James VI
This is the obverse of a silver quarter thistle merk minted at Edinburgh in 1602, during the reign of James VI. The coin was worth three shillings and four pence Scots.
The obverse has a crowned shield. The Latin inscription translates as: 'James VI, by the Grace of God, King of Scots'.
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.
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000-100-053-773-C |
Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.C3321 |
Date: |
1602
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Material: |
Silver; rather angular flan, slightly uneven striking; generally moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Cross IACOBVS . 6 . D . G . R . SCOTORVM; crowned shield / Rev. REGEM . IOVA . PROTEGIT . 1602; crowned thistle
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Dimensions: |
21.50 x 21.00 mm D / Die Axis: 3.0
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What: |
Coin Type: 8th coinage Coin, quarter thistle merk
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Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection
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Who: |
Ardmaddy Castle Hoard, 1955 James VI
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Where: |
Scotland, Argyll, Kilbrandon, Ardmaddy Castle Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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Description: |
James VI silver quarter thistle merk, Edinburgh, 1602
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References: |
- 'Currency' multimedia programme NMS 1995
- Stewart, I.H. 'The Scottish Coinage'. Second Edition. London: Spink & Son, 1967
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