Scotland, Charles II 1664 Four-Merks type 1, thistle by head, first year issued VF25 as often with this issue

as often with this issue

89g (BCW LS-1B/LS-a

struck by M

a pair of shields - Royal Arms to the left

Scotland, Charles II 1664 Four-Merks type 1, thistle by head, first year issued VF25 as often with this issueScotland, Charles II (1649 85), silver Four Merks, 1664, first coinage, type I, thistle to left of head, laureate draped bust right, legend surrounds CAROLVS. II. DEI. GRA, rev. cruciform shields, interlinked Cs in angles, mark of value LIII 4 in central compartment, MAG. BRI. FRA. ET. HIB. REX, weight 26. 50g (SCBI 35 ; Burns 1; SCBI 70, 748; S. 5604). Toned with some wear and surface marks, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as VF25 and very rare.