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1/2 Testoon - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Type II
| Issuer | Scotland |
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| Year | 1560 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features the conjoined FM royal cypher of Francis and Mary as the central device, crowned with a crown of three fleur-de-lis and two crosslets, consistent with the obverse crown type. A crowned fleur-de-lis appears to the left of the monogram and a crowned thistle to the right, symbolising France and Scotland respectively. These flanking charges are rendered in a bold, simple hammered style characteristic of the Edinburgh mint's output of this period. The circumferential Latin legend, taken from Revelation 5:5, encircles the design, with the date 1560 incorporated into the legend at the close. The reverse composition effectively unifies the heraldic symbolism of both kingdoms under a scriptural motto of royal authority. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | · VICIT · LEO · DE · TRIBV · IVDA · 1560 · (Translation: The Lion of the tribe of Judah hath prevailed) |
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