Scotland 1 Lion - Mary I, 1558
1st Period
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Silver Lion
Year
1558
Ruler
Mary I
(1542–1567)
Composition
Billon (.0417 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.96
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Silver Lion from Scotland. Issued in 1558. Struck in Billon (.0417 silver). Measures 16 mm and weighs 0.96 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned 'M'. (Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
- Reverse
- Crowned rampant lion. (Truth has conquered)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1558 | — |
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