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© Trustees of the British Museum
1 Bodle - William II Type II
1695 year| Copper | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (1689-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1695 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#364633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned thistle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEMO · ME · IMPVNE · LACESSET · 1695 ·
Translation: No one shall hurt me with impunity
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1695 William II (Type II) Bodle from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of William II, also known as William of Orange, who ruled Scotland and England jointly with his wife, Mary II, from 1689 until his death in 1702. This period saw significant changes in the Scottish economy, including the introduction of new coinage and the establishment of the Bank of Scotland. The Bodle, which was equivalent to 1/4 of a Scottish pound, was a key denomination in the coinage system of the time and was widely used in everyday transactions. Despite its age, the 1695 William II Bodle remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
