Scotland 1 Lion - Francis and Mary, 1558 – 1560

2nd Period, Countermark of 1575

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Silver Lion
Year 1558 – 1560
Rulers Mary I (1542–1567) , Francis (1558–1560)
Composition Billon (.0417 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g) 0.96
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1560  —
1559  —
1558  — Those dated '58' are likely all contemporary counterfeits

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