© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Testoon - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Type II
| Silver (.916) | 6.11 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| King | Francis (1558-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1560-1565 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#88970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned 'FM' monogram. Crowned fleur-de-lis to the left and crowned thistle to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · VICIT · LEO · DE · TRIBV · IVDA · 1560
Translation: The Lion of the tribe of Judah hath prevailed
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testoon - Francis and Mary (2nd Period, Type II) coin from Scotland is that it features the first crowned portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, on the obverse side, which was a significant departure from the traditional depiction of monarchs on coins at that time.
