© Selectus Diplomatum & Numismatum Scotiæ Thesaurus by James Anderson, Published 1739
© Selectus Diplomatum & Numismatum Scotiæ Thesaurus by James Anderson, Published 1739
60 Shillings - William II
1699 year| Silver | - | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (1689-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1699 |
| Value | 60 Shillings (3) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#186916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG · BRIT · FRA · ET · HIB · REX · 1699
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Comment
There are no known specimens of this coin. It is mentioned and illustrated in 18th and 19th century works, including Adam De Cardonnel's Numismata Scotia (1786) and James Anderson's Selectus Diplomatum & Numismatum Scotiæ Thesaurus (1739).Image in Numismata Scotia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 60 Shillings - William II 1699 coin from Scotland is that it was part of a series of coins issued during William II's reign that were designed to stabilize the Scottish currency, which had been suffering from inflation and debasement. The coin was made of silver and had a unique design, featuring a crowned shield with the royal arms of Scotland on one side and a portrait of William II on the other. The coin was minted in limited quantities and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
