© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Bawbee - William II
1697 year| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (1689-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1697 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#364651 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned thistle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEMO · ME · IMPVNE · LACESSET · 1697 ·
Translation: No one shall hurt me with impunity
Interesting fact
The 1 Bawbee coin from Scotland, issued in 1697 during the reign of William II, is interesting because it was made of copper, a material that was not commonly used for coinage at that time. Most coins from this era were made of precious metals like gold or silver, but the 1 Bawbee was made of copper, which was a more affordable and accessible material for the masses. This makes it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
