1/2 Testoon - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Type I

€301,351.00
IssuerScotland
Year1558-1559
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Testoon (0.1)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.916)
Weight3.05 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5419
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms of Mary I as Queen of Scots and Dauphine of France, at the centre of a cross potent.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRAN · ET · MA · D · G R R · SCOTOR · D · D · VIEN
(Translation: Francis and Mary, by the grace of God, King and Queen of Scotland, Dauphin and Dauphiness of Viennois)
Reverse descriptionCrowned `FM` monogram, flanked on each side by a cross of Lorraine.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFECIT VTRAQVE · VNVM · 1558
(Translation: He has made both one)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1558  - -
1559  - -
Catalog ID1239014960
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