Scotland 1 Testoon - Mary I, 1558
1st Period, Type IIIb
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Testoon
Year
1558
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 in 1558. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 26 mm and weighs 6.11 g.
- Obverse
- Arms of Mary as Queen of Scots, topped by a low-arched wide crown. 'M' to the left of the arms and 'R' to the right. 'A' beneath the 'R'. (Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
- Reverse
- Cross of Jerusalem. (In Thy strength deliver me)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1558 | — |
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