Scotland 20 Shillings - Mary I, 1543
1st Period
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
20 Shillings
Year
1543
Ruler
Mary I
(1542–1567)
Composition
Gold (.958)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.86
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Shillings from Scotland. Issued in 1543. Struck in Gold (.958). Measures 22 mm and weighs 2.86 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots. (Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
- Reverse
- Crowned 'MR' monogram with a cinquefoil beneath it. (Behold the handmaid of the Lord)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1543 | — |
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