Code: 12464
This is a Scottish 1/8 Thistle Merk, of King James VI minted at Edinburgh in 1602
Obverse: Crowned royal arms. ·IACOBVS · 6 · D · G · R · SCOTORVM (James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse: Crowned thistle. REGEM · IOVA · PROTEGIT · 1602 (Jehova protects the king)
DENOMINATION: ⅛ Thistle Merk
CULTURE: Stuart Scotland
MONARCH: James VI
DATE: 1567 - 1625 AD
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 15.6 mm diameter
WEIGHT: 0.70 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink 5500
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Bristol.
