Scotland 40 Shillings - William II (1695–1700)
Circulating version: 1695 Scotland 1 Bawbee - William II
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1695–1700 |
| Denomination | 40 Shillings |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 18.460g |
| Diameter | 35.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | The regnal year alternates between dates. See belo: The regnal year alternates between dates. See below for a list. / PROTEGIT · ET · ORNAT · ANNO · REGNI · NONO · |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5679-5685 |
Left facing bust of William II. Mark of value below.
GVLIELMVS · DEI · GRATIA ·
Crowned royal arms.
MAG · BRIT · FRA · ET · HIB · REX · 1697 ·
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1695 Scotland 40 Shillings - William II
The 1695 Scotland 40 Shillings - William II is a circulating 40 shillings coin issued from 1695 to 1700, struck in silver. It weighs 18.46g and measures 35mm across. Reverse design: Crowned royal arms.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1695 Scotland 40 Shillings - William II worth?
No verified sale of the 1695 Scotland 40 Shillings - William II has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £26.53 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1695 Scotland 40 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 40 Shillings - William II?
Check the weight 18.46g and diameter 35mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
