Scotland 22 Shillings - Mary I, 1553
1st Period
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
22 Shillings
Year
1553
Ruler
Mary I
(1542–1567)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.54
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
22 Shillings from Scotland. Issued in 1553. Struck in Gold (.916). Measures 21 mm and weighs 2.54 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots. 'I' to the left of the arms and 'G' to the right. (Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
- Reverse
- Crowned 'MR' monogram, flanked by cinquefoils. (Observe Justice)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1553 | — |
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