© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Bodle - William II Type I
| Copper | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (1689-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1697 |
| Value | 1 Bodle (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#88380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned thistle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEMO · ME · IMPVNE · LACESSET · 1695
Translation: No one shall hurt me with impunity
Comment
Many legend varieties.
Interesting fact
The 1 Bodle coin was a significant denomination in Scotland during the 17th and 18th centuries, and the William II (Type I) coin was minted during a time of great change in the country. In 1695, the Scottish Parliament passed the "Act for the Settling of the Coin," which introduced a new coinage system based on the English standard, with the aim of creating a more stable and reliable currency. The 1 Bodle coin was part of this new system, and it featured a portrait of King William II (also known as William III of England) on one side and a depiction of the Scottish coat of arms on the other. Despite the changes, the coin still maintained the traditional Scottish design elements, such as the thistle and the motto "Nemo me impune lacessit" (No one provokes me with impunity). This coin is a fascinating piece of history that showcases Scotland's efforts to modernize its currency while still preserving its cultural heritage.
