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Auction 73 15 Mar 2023
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Charles II, four merks (d. 1670), bust right, leaved thistle below, CAROLVS [II] DEI GRA, rev. cruciform shields, crowned interlinked C's in angles, value LIII/4 in centre, MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX 1670, die axis ↑→, wt. 26.24gms (S.5605), fine, very rare
*ex Spink, c. March 2009
Burns fig. 1048 no. 2
The die axis of the first coinage is usually with inverted reverse, but coins with upright die axis and other angles are also known.
All four merk pieces are at least rare
The date of 1670 was not represented in Murray, Richardson or SCBI vol. 35
Estimate: 700 - 800 GBP
*ex Spink, c. March 2009
Burns fig. 1048 no. 2
The die axis of the first coinage is usually with inverted reverse, but coins with upright die axis and other angles are also known.
All four merk pieces are at least rare
The date of 1670 was not represented in Murray, Richardson or SCBI vol. 35
Estimate: 700 - 800 GBP