© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Bodle - William II Type II
1696 year| Copper | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (1689-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1696 |
| 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#364645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned thistle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEMO ME IMPVNE LACESSET 1696
Translation: No one shall hurt me with impunity
Interesting fact
The 1 Bodle - William II (Type II) 1696 coin from Scotland was made of copper, which was a common material used for coins during that time period. However, what makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a British monarch, King William II, on its obverse side. This was a departure from the traditional design of coins at the time, which often featured symbols or images of various saints. The inclusion of the monarch's portrait was a sign of the growing power and influence of the British monarchy, and it marked a shift towards more secular designs on coins.
