Scotland 1 Ducat - Francis and Mary, 1558
2nd Period
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ducat
Year
1558
Rulers
Mary I
(1542–1567)
, Francis
(1558–1560)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.63
Diameter (mm)
33
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ducat from Scotland. Issued in 1558. Struck in Gold (.916). Measures 33 mm and weighs 7.63 g.
- Obverse
- Facing busts of Francis and Mary, crown above. (Francis and Mary, by the Grace of God, King and Queen of Scotland, Dauphin of Viennois)
- Reverse
- Cross made up of interconnected dolphins, cross of Lorraine in each quarter. (The faith of these is whole)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1558 | — | minted in 1559 |
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