© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
10 Shillings - William and Mary
1691 year| Silver | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (1689-1702) |
| Queen | Mary II (1689-1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1691 |
| Value | 10 Shillings (½) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#164721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Royal arms crowned with the Scottish crown (central fleur-de-lis)
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG · BR · FR · ET · HIB · REX · ET · REGINA · 1691 ·
Translation: King and Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Shillings - William and Mary 1691 coin from Scotland is that it was made during a time when the country was still using the old Celtic system of currency, which was based on the silver penny. The coin was equivalent to 1/20 of a pound Scots, and it features an image of King William III and Queen Mary II on one side, and a crowned shield with the letters "S" and "T" on the other. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not widely accepted outside of Scotland, and it was eventually replaced by the standardized British currency in 1707.
