© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Lion - Francis and Mary 2nd Period
| Billon (.0417 silver) | 0.96 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| King | Francis (1558-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1558-1560 |
| Value | 1 Silver Lion (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Billon (.0417 silver) |
| Weight | 0.96 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned rampant lion.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · VICIT · VERITAS · 1559 ·
Translation: Truth has conquered
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Lion - Francis and Mary (2nd Period) 1558-1560 from Scotland is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, specifically .0417 silver. This means that the coin was not made of pure silver, but rather a combination of metals. This is a unique feature of this coin and sets it apart from other coins of its time.
