1/2 Testoon - Mary I 3rd Period, Countermark of 1578

Issuer Scotland
Year 1561-1562
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Testoon (0.1)
Currency Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition Silver (.916)
Weight 3.05 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Countermarked
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5423
Obverse description Left facing bust of Queen Mary
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering · MARIA · DEI · GRA · SCOTORVM · REGINA 1561
(Translation: Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
Reverse description Crowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scotland and Queen Dowager of France. Crowned `M` to either side of the arms. Countermarked with a crowned thistle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering · SALVVM · FAC · POPVLVM · TVVM · DOMINE ·
(Translation: O Lord, save Thy people)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1561 - -
1562 - -
Numisquare ID 1837200510
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