1 Penny - Mary I 1st Period, Type II

€301,431.00
IssuerScotland
Year1547
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionBillon (.0833 silver)
Weight0.73 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5442
Obverse descriptionForward facing bust of Queen Mary.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMARIA · D · G · R · SCOTORV
(Translation: Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with cinquefoils and crowns in alternate quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· OPIDV EDINBVRGI
(Translation: Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1547)  - It is possible that these coins continued to be minted in the years following 1547. -
Catalog ID9253873120
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