Scotland 1 Abbey Crown - Mary I, 1542

1st Period

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Crown
Year 1542
Ruler Mary I (1542–1567)
Composition Gold (.895)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.39
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Crown from Scotland. Issued in 1542. Struck in Gold (.895). Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.39 g.

Obverse
Crowned royal arms, flanked by cinquefoils. (Mary, by the Grace of God, Queen of Scots)
Reverse
Elaborate cross with thistles in the angles. (Let us follow the arms of the cross)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1542) 

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