Scotland 1 Nonsunt - Francis and Mary, 1558 – 1559

2nd Period

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Shilling
Year 1558 – 1559
Rulers Mary I (1542–1567) , Francis (1558–1560)
Composition Silver (.500)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.7
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Shilling from Scotland. Issued from 1558 to 1559. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.7 g.

Obverse
Crowned 'FM' monogram. Right facing crowned dolphin to the left and crowned thistle to the right. (Francis and Mary, by the grace of God, King and Queen of Scotland, Dauphin and Dauphiness of Viennois)
Reverse
Cross potent above a square that contains a four line inscription, flanked by crosses of Lorraine, date below. (They are no more twain, but one flesh)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1559  —
1558  —

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