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

€124,248.00
IssuerScotland
Year1560
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#5421, Dy royales#1040
Obverse descriptionArms of Mary as Queen of Scots and Queen Consort of France, topped with a crown of 5 fleur-de-lis. Cross to the left and saltire to the right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRAN · ET · MA · D · G · R · R · FRANCO · SCOTORQ
(Translation: Francis and Mary, by the grace of God, King and Queen of France and Scotland)
Reverse description`FM` monogram, topped by a crown of five fleur-de-lis. Crowned fleur-de-lis to the left, crowned thistle to the right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICIT · LEO · DE · TRIBV · IVDA · 1560
(Translation: The Lion of the tribe of Judah hath prevailed)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1560  - -
Catalog ID8701286580
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