© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
½ Testoon - Mary I 3rd Period, Countermark of
| 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, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#301263 |
|---|---|
| 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. Countermarked with a crowned thistle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · SALVVM · FAC · POPVLVM · TVVM · DOMINE ·
Translation: O Lord, save Thy people
Comment
Countermarked in the Revaluation of 1578. The mark signifies that the coin's value was raised from 2 shillings 6 pence to 3 shillings 8 pence.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Testoon - Mary I (3rd Period, Countermark of 1578) coin from Scotland is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the country. Mary I, also known as Mary Queen of Scots, was the Queen of Scotland and claimant to the English throne, and her reign was marked by turmoil and conflict, including the Scottish Reformation and the Wars of Religion. Despite these challenges, the coinage of Scotland during this period remained consistent and reliable, with coins like the ½ Testoon serving as an important medium of exchange for everyday transactions.
