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½ Testoon - Mary I 3rd Period
| Silver (.916) | 3.05 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1561-1562 |
| Value | ½ Testoon (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#121608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scotland and Queen Dowager of France. Crowned 'M' to either side of the arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · SALVVM · FAC · POPVLVM · TVVM · DOMINE ·
Translation: O Lord, save Thy people
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Testoon - Mary I (3rd Period) 1561-1562 from Scotland is that it was minted 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 was marked by attempts to restore Catholicism in Scotland, which had previously adopted Protestantism. This coin was minted during a period of religious tension and political upheaval, which makes it a unique piece of history.
