1/2 Testoon - Mary I 1st Period, Type I

Issuer Scotland
Year 1553
Type Coin pattern
Value 1/2 Testoon (0.1)
Currency Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5409
Obverse description Left facing bust of Queen Mary
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering MARIA · DEI · GRA · SCOTOR · REGINA ·
(Translation: Mary, by the Grace of God, Queen of Scots)
Reverse description Crowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots. `M` to the left and `R` to the right.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering IN · IVSTICIA · TVA · LIBERA · NOS · DNE · 1553
(Translation: Deliver us, O Lord, in Thy righteousness)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1553 - -
Numisquare ID 3293692210
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