SCOTLAND. Charles II. 1649-1685. AR merk (13s 4d). 6.1 gm. 26 mm. First coinage. 1669. His laureate bust right; CAROLVS II DEI GRA / Cruciform British arms, crowned interlocked C's in angles; MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX 1669: (colon stop after the date). S. 5611. Near Very Fine; flan a bit short at 3' obverse; obverse appears to have been struck, turned and then struck more thoroughly.