Bawbee sterling silver coin necklace cast from an original copper coin used in Scotland between 1677-1679.

The Bawbee was a Scottish Sixpence used during the reign of King Charles II and get their name from Alexander Orrok of Sillebawby, mint master at the time coins of this value began to be made.. It was popularised in the Scottish children's folk song "Coulter's Candy" otherwise known as "Ally Bally Bee". One side of the coin depicts a side bust of King Charles II, originally just King of Scotland but then widely known as King of Scotland, England, France and Ireland under the 1660 Stuart Restoration, when the monarchy was reintroduced to Britain.

The inverse features a crowned Scots Thistle, the national flower of Scotland and the words "NEMO ME IMPVNE LACESSET" ("no one shall hurt me with impunity"). The Scots Thistle became the national flower of Scotland following a 13th century legend where the cry of a Norse soldier stepping on a thistle alerted the Scots to a surprise attack, enabling them to repel the invaders and is thought to represent the hardiness and determination of Scottish people. Its use can be seen all throughout Scotland, from the national Rugby team to the current £1 coin, where the union is represented with plants.

The chain is 18" sterling silver chain and item comes gift boxed with our Catcher and Caught branding. Hallmarked with my maker's mark at the Edinburgh Assay Office.

Materials:
Sterling Silver 925

Handmade in Edinburgh, Scotland