© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
40 Shillings - James VII
| Silver | - | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VII (1685-1689) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1687-1688 |
| Value | 40 Shillings (2) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#164733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Scottish royal coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · MAG · BRIT · FRA · ET · HIB · REX · 1688
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Edge
Lettering: NEMO ME IMPVNE LACESSET ANNO REGNI TERTIO
Translation: No one hurts me with impunity third regnal year (year changes, see below)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Shillings - James VII 1687-1688 coin from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Scottish history. King James VII, who ruled from 1685 to 1688, was the last Catholic monarch to rule Scotland before the Glorious Revolution of 1688, which saw the overthrow of the Catholic monarchy and the ascension of William III and Mary II to the throne. This coin, made of silver, was minted during a period of religious and political upheaval, and its production was likely affected by the political and economic instability of the time.
