© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Testoon - Mary I 3rd Period, Countermark of
| 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, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#301260 |
|---|---|
| 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. Countermarked with a crowned thistle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · SALVVM · FAC · POPVLVM · TVVM · DOMINE ·
Translation: O Lord, save Thy people
Comment
Countermarked in the Revaluation of 1578. The mark signifies that the coin's value was raised from 5 shillings to 7 shillings 4 pence.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Testoon - Mary I (3rd Period, Countermark of 1578) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique countermark on the reverse side, which was added in 1578 to indicate that the coin had been revalued to its face value. This countermark, a small cross with a crescent moon above it, was applied to coins that had previously been issued with a lower value, and it helped to prevent confusion and fraud in the currency system. The countermark also adds a distinctive touch to the coin's design, making it stand out from other coins of the same period.
