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4 Shillings 9 Pence Thistle Bank
1761 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1761 |
| Value | 4 Shillings 9 Pence (19⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1707-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55287 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Shillings 9 Pence (Thistle Bank) 1761 coin from Scotland is that it was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of King George III, who was the King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820. This coin was specifically issued to address a shortage of small denomination coins in circulation at the time. It was made of silver and features an image of a thistle on the reverse side, which is the national flower of Scotland. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's natural resources and economic growth.
