© Cameron Maclean (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Cameron Maclean (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Lion - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Countermark of
| Billon (.0417 silver) | 0.96 g | 15 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 | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#88379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned rampant lion.
Lettering: · VICIT · VERITAS · 1559 ·
Translation: Truth has conquered
Comment
Countermarked with a heart and star in 1575 to certify that the coin was genuine.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Lion - Francis and Mary (2nd Period, Countermark of 1575) 1558-1560 from Scotland is that it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that contains only 0.0417 silver. Despite its low silver content, the coin still weighs 0.96 grams, making it a unique and interesting piece in the history of coinage.
