© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
½ Testoon - Mary I 1st Period, Type II
1555 year| Silver (.725) | 3.82 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1555 |
| Value | ½ Testoon (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.725) |
| Weight | 3.82 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#301318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield bearing the arms of Mary as Queen of Scots at the centre of a cross potent.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DILICIE · DNI · COR · HVMILE ·
Translation: An humble heart is the delight of the Lord
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Testoon - Mary I (1st Period, Type II) 1555 from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Scotland. Mary I, also known as Mary Queen of Scots, was the Queen of Scotland and claimed the English throne as well, leading to a series of conflicts and political upheavals. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a standard circulation coin and was widely used in trade and commerce.
