© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
1 Penny - Mary I 1st Period, Type I ND
1547 year| Billon (.0833 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 | 1547 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Billon (.0833 silver) |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#89668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with cinquefoils and crowns in alternate quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OPIDVM EDNBVR
Translation: Town of Edinburgh
Comment
This is the oldest portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Mary I (1st Period, Type I) ND (1547) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland, on the reverse side of the coin. This design was specifically chosen to represent Scotland and its rich history, and it sets the coin apart from other coins of the same period.
