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20 Shillings - William and Mary
| Silver | - | 32 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 |
| Years | 1693-1694 |
| Value | 20 Shillings (1) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#164718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Scotland, England, France and Ireland.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG · BR · FR · ET · HIB · REX · ET · REGINA · 1693 ·
Translation: King and Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Shillings - William and Mary 1693-1694 coin from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system that was implemented in 1693, which replaced the old system of pounds, shillings, and pence with a new system based on guilders and shillings. This change was made to address the economic challenges faced by Scotland at the time, including high inflation and a lack of coinage. The 20 Shillings coin was a significant denomination in this new system and was widely used in trade and commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1693 | 1185 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1694 | 5369 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Shillings - William and Mary 1693-1694 coin.
