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Scottish Milled & Hammered

Explore Scottish milled and hammered coins for sale, from early hand-struck issues to later machine-made coinage. Browse a changing selection of Scottish coins across different reigns, denominations and designs showing the evolution of coin design over time.  For more historic coinage, take a look at our English hammered coins and Roman coin collections.

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Scottish hammered and milled coins: what the terms mean

Scottish hammered coins are earlier pieces made by striking a blank coin between dies by hand, which often results in irregular shapes and off-centre strikes that are typical of the period. Scottish milled coins are later issues produced using more mechanised methods, usually giving a more uniform shape and more consistent detail. Together, these coins offer a practical way to explore Scotland’s monetary history across major political and economic changes, including the period leading up to the Union of 1707 between Scotland and England.

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What are Scottish hammered coins?
Scottish hammered coins are hand-struck coins made using a hammer and dies. Because they were made manually, they often vary in shape and strike quality, which is normal for the type.

What are Scottish milled coins?
Scottish milled coins are later coins produced using more mechanised minting methods, which generally results in more regular shapes and more consistent detail than hammered issues.

What is the main difference between hammered and milled coins?
The main difference is the method of manufacture. Hammered coins are hand-struck, while milled coins are made using machinery, which tends to produce a more uniform coin.c

What time period do Scottish hammered coins cover?
Scottish hammered coinage spans a long period, and exact dates vary by denomination and reign. In general, hammered issues are earlier, with milled issues coming later as minting technology changed.

Are Scottish milled and hammered coins silver?
Some are silver, but Scottish coinage also includes other metals depending on the issue and period. Each listing should state the metal where known.

What affects the value of Scottish milled and hammered coins?
Value is usually influenced by rarity, demand, the reign and type, and overall condition. For hammered coins, strike quality and how much of the design is visible can also affect desirability.

Are these coins legal tender?
These are historic coins collected for their numismatic and historical interest rather than for spending.

Are your Scottish coins authentic?
Yes, we check items before listing and provide accurate descriptions for the specific coin offered. If you have a question about a particular piece, you can message us and we’ll help.

Do you offer worldwide shipping and returns?
We ship worldwide, with costs shown at checkout based on destination and parcel weight. We also offer a 14-day return period from receipt, subject to the item being returned in the same condition and a return being requested first.

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