© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
⅛ Dollar - Charles II 2nd Coinage
| Silver (.916) | 3.4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1676-1682 |
| Value | ⅛ Dollar (⅓) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#42268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 · 1677
Translation: King of Scotland, England, France and Ireland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Dollar - Charles II (2nd Coinage) 1676-1682 from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in Scotland. The coin was introduced as part of a new coinage system implemented by Charles II in 1676, which aimed to address the issue of currency devaluation caused by the rapid influx of silver and gold from the New World. The coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and stability, making it a reliable medium of exchange for the people of Scotland.
