Scotland 1 Lion - Mary I, 1555 – 1556

1st Period

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Silver Lion
Year 1555 – 1556
Ruler Mary I (1542–1567)
Composition Billon (.0833 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.96
Diameter (mm) 16
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Silver Lion from Scotland. Issued from 1555 to 1556. Struck in Billon (.0833 silver). Measures 16 mm and weighs 0.96 g.

Obverse
Crowned 'M'. (Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
Reverse
Crowned rampant lion. (Truth has conquered)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1556  —
1555  —

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