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© Trustees of the British Museum
1 Bawbee - William II
1696 year| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (1689-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1696 |
| Value | 1 Bawbee (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#364650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned thistle. Annulet stops in the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEMO ME · IMPVNE · LACESSET · 1696 ·
Translation: No one shall hurt me with impunity
Interesting fact
The 1 Bawbee coin from Scotland, issued in 1696 during the reign of William II, is interesting because it was the first coin to feature a portrait of a British monarch on a Scottish coin. Prior to this, Scottish coins had featured the Scottish thistle or other symbols, but the introduction of a monarch's portrait marked a shift towards greater alignment with the English monarchy. This coin also has a unique design, with the monarch's portrait on one side and the Scottish coat of arms on the other, making it a distinctive and collectible piece of numismatic history.
