1 Lion - Francis and Mary 2nd Period

€55,284.00
IssuerScotland
Year1558-1560
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Silver Lion (1⁄160)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionBillon (.0417 silver)
Weight0.96 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5450
Obverse descriptionCrowned `FM` monogram, flanked by left facing dolphins.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRA · ET · MA · D · G · R · R · SCOT · D · D · VIEN
(Translation: Francis and Mary, by the grace of God, King and Queen of Scotland, Dauphin and Dauphiness of Viennois)
Reverse descriptionCrowned rampant lion.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· VICIT · VERITAS · 1559 ·
(Translation: Truth has conquered)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1558  - Those dated `58` are likely all contemporary counterfeits -
1559  - -
1560  - -
Catalog ID9469417770
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