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2 Shillings 6 Pence Rothsay Mills
1794 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | 2 Shillings 6 Pence (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1707-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Half circle |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1794 Rothsay Mills 2 Shillings 6 Pence coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Scotland. The coin was issued during the reign of King George III, who was facing pressure from the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon. As a result, the British government introduced new coinage reforms to combat counterfeiting and stabilize the economy. The 1794 Rothsay Mills coin was part of these reforms, and its unique design and silver content make it a valuable and interesting piece for collectors today.
