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© Trustees of the British Museum
½ Testoon - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Type II
1560 year| Silver (.916) | 3.05 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| King | Francis (1558-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1560 |
| Value | ½ Testoon (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#301452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
FM' monogram. Crowned fleur-de-lis to the left and crowned thistle to the right. Monogram crowned with a crown composed of three fleur-de-lis and two crosses.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · VICIT · LEO · DE · TRIBV · IVDA · 1560 ·
Translation: The Lion of the tribe of Judah hath prevailed
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Testoon - Francis and Mary (2nd Period, Type II) 1560 from Scotland is that it features the first portrait of a British monarch on a Scottish coin. The coin was issued during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots, and it shows her portrait on one side and the coat of arms of Scotland on the other. This was a significant departure from previous Scottish coins, which had traditionally featured religious symbols or abstract designs. The inclusion of a monarch's portrait on a coin was a nod to the growing influence of the British monarchy in Scotland during the 16th century.
