Scotland 44 Shillings - Mary I, 1557

1st Period, 2nd Issue

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 44 Shillings
Year 1557
Ruler Mary I (1542–1567)
Composition Gold (.916)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 5.09
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

44 Shillings from Scotland. Issued in 1557. Struck in Gold (.916). Measures 27 mm and weighs 5.09 g.

Obverse
Crowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots. 'M' to the right of the arms and 'R' to the right. (Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
Reverse
Crowned Maria monogram, crowned cross potent to the left and right. (Observe justice)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1557 

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