© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Bawbee - William and Mary
| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (1689-1702) |
| Queen | Mary II (1689-1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1691-1692 |
| Value | 1 Bawbee (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned thistle
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEMO · ME · IMPVNE · LACESSET · 1691 ·
Translation: No one shall hurt me with impunity
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Bawbee coin from Scotland is that it was the first coin to feature the portrait of a British monarch, King William III, on a Scottish coin. This was a significant departure from the traditional Scottish coinage design, which had previously featured the Scottish thistle or other symbols of Scottish national identity. The inclusion of William's portrait was a nod to the Acts of Union between England and Scotland in 1707, which created the Kingdom of Great Britain and led to the eventual adoption of a standardized currency across the two countries.
