


© Dix Noonan Webb
1 Nonsunt - Francis and Mary 2nd Period
Silver (.500) | 1.70 g | 22 mm |
Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
King | Francis (1558-1560) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1558-1559 |
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#90412 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
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 this coin is that it features the first joint portrait of a Scottish king and queen, Francis II and Mary Queen of Scots, who ruled Scotland together during a time of great political and religious upheaval.