1 Testoon - Francis and Mary (2nd Period, Type I) 1558-1559 front 1 Testoon - Francis and Mary (2nd Period, Type I) 1558-1559 back
1 Testoon - Francis and Mary (2nd Period, Type I) 1558-1559 photo
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1 Testoon - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Type I

 
Silver (.916) 6.11 g 30 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 Testoon (⅕)
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver (.916)
Weight
6.11 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#89791
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned 'FM' monogram, flanked on each side by a cross of Lorraine.

Script: Latin

Lettering: · FECIT · VTRAQVE · VM · 1558 ·

Translation: He has made both one

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Testoon - Francis and Mary (2nd Period, Type I) coin from Scotland is that it features the first crowned portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was a controversial figure in Scottish history.