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© Trustees of the British Museum
1 Plack - Mary I 1st Period, Countermark of
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, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#89708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Comment
This coin was countermarked with a heart and star in 1575 to certify its authenticity.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Plack coin from Scotland is that it features a unique countermark, which was added in 1575, during the reign of Mary I. The countermark is a small cross that was stamped onto the coin to indicate that it had been revalued from its original value of 1/4 merk to 1 plack. This countermark is a distinctive feature of the coin and makes it stand out from other coins of the same period.
