© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
5 Shillings - William and Mary
1691 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 | 1691 |
| 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#186902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned 'WM' monogram, mark of value below
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG · BR · FR · ET · HIB · REX · ET · REG · 1691
Translation: King and Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Shillings - William and Mary 1691 coin from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system that was implemented in 1691, which replaced the old system of pounds, shillings, and pence with a new system based on guilders and shillings. This change was made to address the economic challenges faced by Scotland at the time, including high inflation and a lack of coinage. The 5 Shillings coin was a significant denomination in this new system and was widely used in everyday transactions.
