© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
5 Shillings - William and Mary
1694 year| Silver | 20 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 |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 5 Shillings (¼) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#164711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned 'WM' monogram
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG · BR · FR · ET · HIB · REX · ET · REGINA · 1694
Translation: King and Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1694 William and Mary 5 Shillings coin from Scotland is that it was part of a series of coins issued during their joint reign, which lasted from 1689 to 1694. These coins were minted to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation and were made of silver, which was a more valuable material at the time. The 5 Shillings coin was the highest denomination coin issued during this period and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
