| Issuer | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Year | 1556-1557 |
| 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 ↺ |
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| Reference(s) | Sp#5411 |
| Obverse description | Royal arms of Mary as Queen of Scots, topped by a high-arched crown. `M` to the left of the arms and `R` to the right, annulets below the letters. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | MARIA · D G SCOTOR · REGINA 1556 (Translation: Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots) |
| Reverse description | Cross of Jerusalem. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | IN · VIRTVTE · TVA · LIBERA · ME 1556 (Translation: In Thy strength deliver me) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1556 - - 1557 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7352049670 |
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