Scotland 1 Testoon - Francis and Mary, 1558 – 1559

2nd Period, Type I

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Testoon
Year 1558 – 1559
Rulers Mary I (1542–1567) , Francis (1558–1560)
Composition Silver (.916)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 6.11
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Testoon from Scotland. Issued from 1558 to 1559. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 30 mm and weighs 6.11 g.

Obverse
Crowned arms of Mary I as Queen of Scots and Dauphine of France, at the centre of a cross potent. (Francis and Mary, by the Grace of God, King and Queen of Scotland, Dauphin and Dauphiness of Viennois)
Reverse
Crowned 'FM' monogram, flanked on each side by a cross of Lorraine. (He has made both one)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1559  —
1558  —

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