1 Nonsunt - Francis and Mary (2nd Period) 1558-1559 front 1 Nonsunt - Francis and Mary (2nd Period) 1558-1559 back
1 Nonsunt - Francis and Mary (2nd Period) 1558-1559 photo
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1 Nonsunt - Francis and Mary 2nd Period

 
Silver (.500) 1.70 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Mary I (1542-1567)
King
Francis (1558-1560)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1558-1559
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
References
Numista
N#90412
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.