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© Trustees of the British Museum
1 Nonsunt - Francis and Mary 2nd Period
1559 year| Silver (.500) | 1.70 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| King | Francis (1558-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1559 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 1.70 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross potent above a square that contains a four line inscription, flanked by crosses of Lorraine, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IAM · NON
SVNT · DVO
SED · VNA
· CARO ·
1559
Translation: They are no more twain, but one flesh
Comment
Also known as a Twelvepenny Groat.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Nonsunt coin from Scotland is that it features a unique blend of Catholic and Protestant imagery. The obverse side of the coin bears the portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was a Catholic, while the reverse side features a Protestant motto and a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland. This blending of religious imagery reflects the complex religious landscape of Scotland during the 16th century and the tensions between Catholicism and Protestantism.
