© J.B.L. Smith
© J.B.L. Smith
1 Bawbee - Charles II
1677 year| Copper | 9.0 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1677 |
| Value | 1 Bawbee (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.0 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#180056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned thistle, date in legend at upper left
Script: Latin
Lettering: · NEMO · ME · IMPVNE · LACESSET · 1677 ·
Translation: No one shall hurt me with impunity
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Bawbee coin from Scotland, minted in 1677 during the reign of Charles II, is that it was the first coin to feature a portrait of the monarch on one side and a coat of arms on the other. This design change marked a significant shift in the way coins were designed and paved the way for future coins to feature images of rulers and national symbols.
