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5 Shillings - William II
| Silver | - | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (1689-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1701 |
| Value | 5 Shillings (¼) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#88198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crowned triple Thistle
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEMO · ME · IMPVNE · LACESSET · 1696
Translation: No one hurts me with impunity
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Shillings - William II 1695-1701 coin from Scotland is that it was made of silver, specifically 92.5% silver, which was a common composition for coins during that time period.
