Scotland 1 Bawbee - Mary I, 1544
1st Period
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Bawbee
Year
1544
Ruler
Mary I
(1542–1567)
Composition
Billon (.250 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.91
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Bawbee from Scotland. Issued in 1544. Struck in Billon (.250 silver). Measures 23 mm and weighs 1.91 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned thistle, 'M' to the left and 'R' to the right. (Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
- Reverse
- Cross of Jerusalem. (Town of Stirling)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1544) | — |
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