Scotland 1 Testoon - Mary I, 1557 – 1558

1st Period, Type IIIb

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Testoon
Year 1557 – 1558
Ruler Mary I (1542–1567)
Composition Silver (.916)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 6.11
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Testoon from Scotland. Issued from 1557 to 1558. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 26 mm and weighs 6.11 g.

Obverse
Arms of Mary as Queen of Scots, topped by a low-arched wide crown. 'M' to the left of the arms and 'R' to the right, annulets below the letters. (Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
Reverse
Cross of Jerusalem (In Thy strength deliver me)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1558  —
1557  —

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