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1/2 Testoon - Mary I 3rd Period, Countermark of 1578
Issuer | Scotland |
Year | 1561-1562 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1/2 Testoon (0.1) |
Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
Composition | Silver (.916) |
Weight | 3.05 g |
Dimensions | 26 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered, Countermarked |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Engraver(s) | |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | Sp#5423 |
Obverse description | Left facing bust of Queen Mary |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | · MARIA
· DEI · GRA · SCOTORVM · REGINA 1561 (Translation: Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots) |
Reverse description | Crowned 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 script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | ·
SALVVM · FAC · POPVLVM · TVVM · DOMINE · (Translation: O Lord, save Thy people) |
Edge | |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1561 - - 1562 - -
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Catalog ID | 1837200510 |
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