© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Testoon - Mary I 1st Period, Type II
1555 year| Silver (.725) | 7.63 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1555 |
| Value | 1 Testoon (⅕) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.725) |
| Weight | 7.63 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#122873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield bearing the arms of Mary as Queen of Scots at the centre of a cross potent.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DILICIE · DNI · COR · HVMILE
Translation: An humble heart is the delight of the Lord
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testoon - Mary I (1st Period, Type II) 1555 from Scotland is that it features a unique blend of Catholic and Protestant imagery on its reverse side. The coin depicts the Scottish coat of arms, which includes a shield with the Cross of St. Andrew, a symbol of Scotland's Catholic heritage, alongside two angels holding a Bible, representing the Protestant Reformation. This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex religious landscape of Scotland during Mary I's reign, when the country was in the process of transitioning from Catholicism to Protestantism.
