1 Plack - Mary I 1st Period, Countermark of 1575

€89,708.00
IssuerScotland
Year1557
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Plack (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionBillon (.0833 silver)
Weight1.92 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Countermarked
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5437
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots. `M` to the left and `R` to the right. Countermarked with a heart and star.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMARIA DEI · G · SCOTOR · REGINA · 1557
(Translation: Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
Reverse descriptionOrnate cross with a cross in the centre, crowns in the quarters of the ornate cross.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· SERVIO · ET · VSV · TEROR · 1557 ·
(Translation: I serve and am worn by use)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1557  - -
Catalog ID4753873330
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