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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
½ Testoon - Mary I 1st Period, Type IIIa
| Silver (.916) | 3.05 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1558 |
| Value | ½ Testoon (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#107931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of Jerusalem.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN · VIRTVTE · TVA · LIBERA · ME · 1558
Translation: In Thy strength deliver me
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Testoon - Mary I (1st Period, Type IIIa) coin from Scotland is that it was issued during a time of great religious turmoil in the country. Mary I, also known as Mary Queen of Scots, was a Catholic, and her reign saw the fierce conflict between Catholics and Protestants in Scotland. Despite this, the coinage of the time remained largely secular, with the focus on the monarch and the country's coat of arms, rather than religious symbols or imagery. This coin, with its depiction of Mary I and the Scottish coat of arms, serves as a tangible reminder of the complex history of Scotland during this period.
