Scotland ½ Testoon - Francis and Mary, 1560
2nd Period, Type II
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Testoon
Year
1560
Rulers
Mary I
(1542–1567)
, Francis
(1558–1560)
Composition
Silver (.916)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.05
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Testoon from Scotland. Issued in 1560. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.05 g.
- Obverse
- Arms of Mary as Queen of Scots and Queen Consort of France, topped with a crown of 5 fleur-de-lis. Cross to the left and saltire to the right. (Francis and Mary, by the grace of God, King and Queen of France and Scotland)
- Reverse
- 'FM' monogram, topped by a crown of five fleur-de-lis. Crowned fleur-de-lis to the left, crowned thistle to the right. (The Lion of the tribe of Judah hath prevailed)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1560 | — |
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