© Cameron Maclean (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Cameron Maclean (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Plack - Mary I 1st Period
1557 year| Billon (.0833 silver) | 1.92 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1557 |
| Value | 1 Plack (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Billon (.0833 silver) |
| Weight | 1.92 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#90185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ornate cross with a cross in the centre, crowns in the quarters of the ornate cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SERVIO · ET · VSV · TEROR · 1557
Translation: I serve and am worn by use
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Plack coin from Scotland, minted during the reign of Mary I (1st Period) in 1557, is that it was made of Billon, an alloy of silver and other metals, which was commonly used in coinage during that time period. The use of Billon in coinage was a way to stretch the limited supply of silver, while still maintaining the value of the coin. This coin, in particular, contains 0.0833 silver, which is a relatively low percentage of silver compared to other coins of its time. Despite this, the 1 Plack coin remained a widely used and valued denomination in Scotland and the surrounding regions.
