1/2 Testoon - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Type I

Issuer Scotland
Year 1558-1559
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Testoon (0.1)
Currency Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition Silver (.916)
Weight 3.05 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5419
Obverse description Crowned arms of Mary I as Queen of Scots and Dauphine of France, at the centre of a cross potent.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FRAN · ET · MA · D · G R R · SCOTOR · D · D · VIEN
(Translation: Francis and Mary, by the grace of God, King and Queen of Scotland, Dauphin and Dauphiness of Viennois)
Reverse description Crowned `FM` monogram, flanked on each side by a cross of Lorraine.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering FECIT VTRAQVE · VNVM · 1558
(Translation: He has made both one)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1558 - -
1559 - -
Numisquare ID 1239014960
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