Charles II (1649-1685), Merk (2), both type II, 1664, thistle-head below bust, 1668, leaved thistle, 6.14g/3h, 5.78g/6h (Murray 12a, 15; SCBI 35, –; B 1, 3, fig. 1051; S 5611) [2]. Nearly fine, both rare
£200-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Michael and Elizabeth Stewart Collection of Scottish Coins.

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Provenance: J.K.R. Murray Collection, Spink Auction 57, 29 April 1987, lot 389 (part), additionally: first A.N. Brushfield Collection, Glendining Auction, 28 March 1940, lot 105 (part), second R.W. Cochran-Patrick Collection, Sotheby Auction, 30-1 March 1936, lot 333 (part)