© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Penny - Mary I 1st Period
1556 year| Billon (.0625 silver) | 0.73 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1556 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Billon (.0625 silver) |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#90362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crown over inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· VICIT
VERITAS
· 1556 ·
Translation: Truth has conquered
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Mary I (1st Period) 1556 from Scotland is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. Specifically, it contains 0.0625 silver, making it a unique blend of metals for a coin.
