Scotland 1 Testoon - Mary I, 1553
1st Period, Type I
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Testoon
Year
1553
Ruler
Mary I
(1542–1567)
Composition
Silver (.916)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.09
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Testoon from Scotland. Issued in 1553. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 30 mm and weighs 5.09 g.
- Obverse
- Right facing crowned bust of a young Queen Mary. (Mary, by the Grace of God, Queen of Scots)
- Reverse
- Crowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots, arms flanked by cinquefoils. (Give peace, O Lord)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1553 | — |
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