Scotland 40 Shillings - James VII, 1687 – 1688

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 40 Shillings
Year 1687 – 1688
Ruler James II (1685–1688)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Diameter (mm) 36
Demonetized Yes

Description

40 Shillings from Scotland. Issued from 1687 to 1688. Struck in Silver. Measures 36 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Right facing bust of James VII (James II, by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Crowned Scottish royal coat of arms. (King of Great Britain, France and Ireland)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1688  — Edge: QVARTO; Sp#5640
1687  — Edge: QVARTO; Sp#5638
1687  — Edge: TERTIO; Sp#5637
1687  — Error Edge: LACESSIET; Sp#5637

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