© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
½ Testoon - Mary I 1st Period, Type IIIa
| Silver (.916) | 3.05 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1557 |
| 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#301319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of Jerusalem.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN · VIRTVTE · TVA · LIBERA · ME 1556
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 features a unique blend of Catholic and Protestant imagery on its reverse side. The coin was minted during Mary I's reign, who was a Catholic, but the reverse side features the Scottish coat of arms, which includes the Protestant motto "In Defens" (In Defense of the Faith). This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex religious landscape of Scotland during Mary's reign.
