Scotland 1 Testoon - Mary I, 1555
1st Period, Type II
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Testoon
Year
1555
Ruler
Mary I
(1542–1567)
Composition
Silver (.725)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.63
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Testoon from Scotland. Issued in 1555. Struck in Silver (.725). Measures 28 mm and weighs 7.63 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned 'M', flanked by crowned thistles. (Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
- Reverse
- Shield bearing the arms of Mary as Queen of Scots at the centre of a cross potent. (An humble heart is the delight of the Lord)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1555 | — |
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