1/2 Testoon - Mary I 3rd Period, Countermark of 1578
| İhraççı | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 1561-1562 |
| Tür | Standard circulation coin |
| Değer | 1/2 Testoon (0.1) |
| Para birimi | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Bileşim | Silver (.916) |
| Ağırlık | 3.05 g |
| Çap | 26 mm |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round (irregular) |
| Teknik | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Yönlendirme | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | Sp#5423 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Left facing bust of Queen Mary |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Ön yüz lejandı |
· MARIA · DEI · GRA · SCOTORVM · REGINA 1561 (Translation: Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots) |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | 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. |
| Arka yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Arka yüz lejandı |
· SALVVM · FAC · POPVLVM · TVVM · DOMINE · (Translation: O Lord, save Thy people) |
| Kenar | |
| Darphane | |
| Basma adedi |
1561 - - 1562 - - |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 1837200510 |
| Ek bilgiler |
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Historical Context: This 1/2 Testoon was originally issued during Mary I of Scotland’s third coinage (1561-1562), a period following her return from France marked by intense religious and political strife due to the Scottish Reformation. The coin's later countermark of 1578, applied under James VI, signifies a critical