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40 Shillings - William and Mary
| Silver | - | 34 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 | 1689-1694 |
| Value | 40 Shillings (2) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#88382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned royal Scottish coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG · BR · FR · ET · HIB · REX · ET · REGINA · 1692 ·
Translation: King and Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Edge
Lettering: PROTEGIT ET ORNAT ANNO REGNI PRIMO
Translation: It protects and adorns, first regnal year
Comment
The regnal year in the edge lettering differs depending on the coin's date.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Shillings - William and Mary 1689-1694 coin from Scotland is that it was made of silver, specifically 92.5% silver, which was a common composition for coins during that time period.
