40 Shillings - William II 1695-1700 front 40 Shillings - William II 1695-1700 back
40 Shillings - William II 1695-1700 photo
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40 Shillings - William II

 
Silver - 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
William II (1689-1702)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1695-1700
Value
40 Shillings (2)
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#25963
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned royal arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAG · BRIT · FRA · ET · HIB · REX · 1697 ·

Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland

Edge

Edge lettering alternates between years. See below.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 40 Shillings - William II 1695-1700 coin from Scotland is that it was part of a series of coins issued during William II's reign that were designed to stabilize the Scottish currency, which had been suffering from inflation and debasement. The 40 Shillings coin was a significant denomination at the time and was made of silver, which gave it a high value and made it a popular choice for trade and commerce. Additionally, the coin features a unique design, with an image of William II on one side and a crowned shield on the other, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1697  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 40 Shillings - William II 1695-1700 coin.