Scotland 1697 40 shillings

Heritage sale 3035, lot 31680

This specimen was lot 31680 in Heritage sale 3035 (Long Beach, September 2014), where it sold for $881.25. The catalog description^[1] noted, "William II 40 Shilling 1697 VF30 NGC. A choice example of this poplar crown featuring the bust of William II with steel gray-patination and light rainbow toning at the top of the bust. A bit of pitting throughout the flan but at this point it really only adds to the charm of this piece. Nicely struck with full face features and excellent eye-appeal." This denomination was introduced in Scotland in 1687, during the reign of James II and was struck until 1700. It is roughly four English shillings.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: S-5682; KM-143.

Sources:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• Lobel, Richard, Mark Davidson, Allan Hailstone and Eleni Calligas, Coincraft's Standard Catalogue of the Coins of Scotland, Ireland, Channel Islands & Isle of Man, London: Coincraft, 1999.
• Skingley, Philip, ed., Standard Catalogue of British Coins: Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Man & Lundy), Pre-Decimal Issues, 2nd edition, London: Spink & Son, 2003.
• ^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, and Warren Tucker, Heritage Signature Auction 3035, World and Ancient Coins, featuring the FoxLair Collection and the Law Collection, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014.

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