1 Testoon - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Type II

€88,970.00
IssuerScotland
Year1560-1565
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Testoon (1/5)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.916)
Weight6.11 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5418, Dy royales#1039
Obverse descriptionArms of Mary as Queen of Scots and Queen Consort of France, topped by a crown of 5 fleur-de-lis. Cross to the left and saltire to the right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· FRAN · ET · MA · D · G · R · R · FRANCO · SCOTOR ·
(Translation: Francis and Mary, by the grace of God, King and Queen of France and Scotland)
Reverse descriptionCrowned `FM` monogram. Crowned fleur-de-lis to the left and crowned thistle to the right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· VICIT · LEO · DE · TRIBV · IVDA · 1560
(Translation: The Lion of the tribe of Judah hath prevailed)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1560  - -
1561  - -
1565  - Die sinkers error -
Catalog ID1982350160
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