Scotland 1 Testoon - Mary I, 1556 – 1557

1st Period, Type IIIa

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Testoon
Year 1556 – 1557
Ruler Mary I (1542–1567)
Composition Silver (.916)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 6.11
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Testoon from Scotland. Issued from 1556 to 1557. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 26 mm and weighs 6.11 g.

Obverse
Royal arms of Mary as Queen of Scots, topped by a high-arched small crown. 'M' to the left of the arms and 'R' to the right. (Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
Reverse
Cross of Jerusalem. (In Thy strength deliver me)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1557  —
1556  —

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