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5 Shillings CBCo.
1793 yearSilver | - | - |
Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1793 |
Value | 5 Shillings (¼) |
Currency | Pound sterling (1707-1970) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#55286 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1793 Scottish 5 Shillings coin is that it was part of a series of coins produced during the reign of King George III, who was the King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820. This coin was minted during a time of economic and political change in Scotland, as the country was facing economic challenges and was also going through a period of political upheaval. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.