1/2 Bawbee - Mary I 1st Period

€121,456.00
IssuerScotland
Year1543-1554
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Bawbee (1⁄80)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionBillon (.250 silver)
Weight0.96 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5436
Obverse descriptionCrowned thistle, `M` to the left and `R` to the right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMARIA · D · G · R · SCOTORVM
(Translation: Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
Reverse descriptionCrown impaled upon a voided saltire. Cinquefoil below the saltire.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringOPPIDVM · EDINBVRGI
(Translation: Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1543-1554)  - -
Catalog ID2510173160
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