Obverse © Banca Națională a Moldovei – Reverse © Baldwins of St James Ltd
Obverse © Banca Națională a Moldovei – Reverse © Baldwins of St James Ltd
¼ Dollar - Charles II 2nd Coinage
| Silver | 6.8 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1675-1682 |
| Value | ¼ Dollar (⅔) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#89743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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 · 1676
Translation: King of Scotland, England, France and Ireland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Dollar - Charles II (2nd Coinage) 1675-1682 from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political 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 shortage of small change that had been affecting Scotland for decades. The introduction of this coin and other denominations in the new coinage system helped to stabilize the Scottish economy and pave the way for the country's growth and development in the following centuries.
