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4 Shillings 6 Pence Rothsay Mills
1816 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1816 |
| Value | 4 Shillings 6 Pence (9⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1707-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#53510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Shillings 6 Pence (Rothsay Mills) 1816 coin from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of economic crisis in the United Kingdom. The coin was issued as part of a new currency system introduced by the British government in 1816, which aimed to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. The 4 Shillings 6 Pence coin was one of the first coins to be minted under this new system, and it played an important role in facilitating everyday transactions during this time.
