© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
10 Shillings - James VII
| Silver | 5.98 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VII (1685-1689) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1687-1688 |
| Value | 10 Shillings (½) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.98 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#88220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms of Scotland, England, France and Ireland arranged in a cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · MAG · BR · FRA · ET · HIB · REX · 1688
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Shillings - James VII 1687-1688 coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland, on the reverse side of the coin. This design was introduced during James VII's reign and was meant to represent the unity between Scotland and England.
