Scotland 1 Penny - Mary I, 1547
1st Period, Type II
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1547
Ruler
Mary I
(1542–1567)
Composition
Billon (.0833 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.73
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Scotland. Issued in 1547. Struck in Billon (.0833 silver). Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.73 g.
- Obverse
- Forward facing bust of Queen Mary. (Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
- Reverse
- Long cross with cinquefoils and crowns in alternate quarters. (Town of Edinburgh)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1547) | — | It is possible that these coins continued to be minted in the years following 1547. |
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