Scotland ½ Testoon - Mary I, 1553
1st Period, Type I
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
½ Testoon
Year
1553
Ruler
Mary I
(1542–1567)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Testoon from Scotland. Issued in 1553. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Left facing bust of Queen Mary (Mary, by the Grace of God, Queen of Scots)
- Reverse
- Crowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots. 'M' to the left and 'R' to the right. (Deliver us, O Lord, in Thy righteousness)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1553 | — |
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