© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Testoon - Mary I 3rd Period
| Silver (.916) | 6.11 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1561-1562 |
| Value | 1 Testoon (⅕) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 6.11 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#88494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scotland and Queen Dowager of France. Crowned 'M' to either side of the arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · SALVVM · FAC · POPVLVM · TVVM · DOMINE ·
Translation: O Lord, save Thy people
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testoon - Mary I (3rd Period) 1561-1562 from Scotland is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned Mary I, while the reverse side features a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland, surrounded by a wreath of ivy and a Latin inscription that translates to "Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots." This blending of religious and cultural symbols reflects the complex religious and political landscape of Scotland during Mary's reign.
