Scotland Charles II 1st Coinage, Type II 1 Merk 1669 – Reverse overstruck on an brockage

Obverse
Right facing bust of Charles II, thistle below bust.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROLVS · II · DEI : GRA ·

Translation: Charles II, by the Grace of God

Reverse
Arms arranged in a cross, conjoined Cs in each quarter, value in the centre.

Script: Latin

Lettering: : MAG BRI · FRA ET · HIB REX · 1669

Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland

Edge
Plain

Mint
Edinburgh, United Kingdom (1124-1708)

S5611

GF/VF