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20 Shillings - William II
| Silver | - | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (1689-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1699 |
| Value | 20 Shillings (1) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 May 1707 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#17995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG · BRIT · FRA · ET · HIB · REX · 1696
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Shillings - William II 1695-1699 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 1695, 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.
