Scotland 1 Testoon - Mary I, 1561 – 1562

3rd Period, Countermark of 1578

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Testoon
Year 1561 – 1562
Ruler Mary I (1542–1567)
Composition Silver (.916)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g) 6.11
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Testoon from Scotland. Issued from 1561 to 1562. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 28 mm and weighs 6.11 g.

Obverse
Left facing bust of Mary, Queen of Scots. (Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
Reverse
Crowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scotland and Queen Dowager of France. Crowned 'M' to either side of the arms. Countermarked with a crowned thistle. (O Lord, save Thy people)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1562  —
1561  —

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