Scotland ½ Bawbee - Mary I, 1543 – 1554
1st Period
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Bawbee
Year
1543 – 1554
Ruler
Mary I
(1542–1567)
Composition
Billon (.250 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.96
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Bawbee from Scotland. Issued from 1543 to 1554. Struck in Billon (.250 silver). Measures 17 mm and weighs 0.96 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned thistle, 'M' to the left and 'R' to the right. (Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
- Reverse
- Crown impaled upon a voided saltire. Cinquefoil below the saltire. (Town of Edinburgh)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1543-1554) | — |
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