Scotland 20 Shillings - William II (1695–1699)
Circulating version: 1695 Scotland 1 Bawbee - William II
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1695–1699 |
| Denomination | 20 Shillings |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.230g |
| Diameter | 28.5mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5686 |
Left facing bust of King William II with mark of value below.
GVLIELMVS · DEI · GRATIA ·
Crowned shield.
MAG · BRIT · FRA · ET · HIB · REX · 1696
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The 1695 Scotland 20 Shillings - William II is a circulating 20 shillings coin issued from 1695 to 1699, struck in silver. It weighs 9.23g and measures 28.5mm across. Reverse design: Crowned shield.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1695 Scotland 20 Shillings - William II worth?
No verified sale of the 1695 Scotland 20 Shillings - William II has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £13.25 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1695 Scotland 20 Shillings - William II different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1695 Scotland 1 Bawbee - William II, not the coin found in change. It is struck in silver rather than copper.
How do I identify the 1695 Scotland 20 Shillings - William II?
Check the weight 9.23g and diameter 28.5mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
