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1 Abbey Crown - Mary I 1st Period ND
1542 year| Gold (.895) | 3.39 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1542 |
| Value | 1 Crown (3) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.895) |
| Weight | 3.39 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#301265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elaborate cross with thistles in the angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · CRVCIS · ARMA · SEQVAMVR
Translation: Let us follow the arms of the cross
Comment
The value of this coin was raised to 22 shillings 10 pence in 1543. A document from 1596 states that these coins were struck to a fineness of 21 carats (.875), as opposed to the 21.5 carats (.895).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Abbey Crown - Mary I (1st Period) ND (1542) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a small shield bearing the coat of arms of the King of Scotland, which was added to the coin's reverse side to signify Mary's marriage to King Philip II of Spain. This detail highlights the historical significance of the coin and its connection to the political alliances and royal lineages of the time.
