1 Testoon - Mary I 3rd Period, Countermark of 1578

€301,260.00
IssuerScotland
Year1561-1562
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Testoon (1/5)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.916)
Weight6.11 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Countermarked
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5422
Obverse descriptionLeft facing bust of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· MARIA · DEI · GRA · SCOTORVM · REGINA · 1561
(Translation: Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
Reverse descriptionCrowned 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.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· SALVVM · FAC · POPVLVM · TVVM · DOMINE ·
(Translation: O Lord, save Thy people)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1561  - -
1562  - -
Catalog ID2532308070
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