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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
½ Dollar - Charles II 2nd Coinage
| Silver | - | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1675-1681 |
| Value | ½ Dollar (4⁄3) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#164806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Scotland, England, France and Ireland arranged in a cruciform, thistles in the quaters .
Script: Latin
Lettering: · SCO ANG · FR ET · HIB REX · 1681
Translation: King of Scotland, England, France and Ireland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Dollar - Charles II (2nd Coinage) 1675-1681 from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a new coinage system implemented by Charles II in 1675, which aimed to address the issues of currency devaluation and inflation that had plagued Scotland in the previous decades. The introduction of this coin and other denominations in the new system helped to stabilize the Scottish economy and pave the way for the country's future economic growth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1675 | 2379 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1676 | 1383 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1681 | 1961 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar - Charles II (2nd Coinage) 1675-1681 coin.
