© 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#164722 |
|---|---|
| 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 of silver, which was a common material used for coins during that time period. However, it's worth noting that the use of silver in coins was gradually phased out in the 20th century, and today's coins are made of a variety of materials, including copper, nickel, and zinc.
