© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
10 Shillings - William and Mary
1689 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 | 1689 |
| Value | 10 Shillings (½) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#329686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Small shield of arms crowned with the English crown (central cross).
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG · BR · FR · ET · HIB · REX · ET · REGINA · 1689 ·
Translation: King and Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Shillings - William and Mary 1689 coin from Scotland is that it was made of silver, which was a significant change from the previous coins of the time that were made of copper or other base metals. This change in material was due to the desire to create a coin that was more durable and had a higher value, as silver was considered a more valuable metal. The use of silver in the coin also made it more resistant to wear and tear, ensuring that it would remain in circulation for a longer period of time.
