5 Shillings (CBCo.) 1793 front 5 Shillings (CBCo.) 1793 back
5 Shillings (CBCo.) 1793 photo
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5 Shillings CBCo.

1793 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
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
References
Numista
N#55286
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.