1/2 Testoon - Mary I 3rd Period

€121,608.00
IssuerScotland
Year1561-1562
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Testoon (0.1)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.916)
Weight3.05 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5423
Obverse descriptionLeft facing bust of Queen Mary
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMARIA · DEI · GRA · SCOTORVM · REGINA · 1561
(Translation: Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scotland and Queen Dowager of France. Crowned `M` to either side of the arms.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· SALVVM · FAC · POPVLVM · TVVM · DOMINE ·
(Translation: O Lord, save Thy people)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1561  - -
1562  - -
Catalog ID3937995770
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