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22 Shillings - Mary I 1st Period
1553 year| Gold (.916) | 2.54 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1553 |
| Value | 22 Shillings (1.1) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 2.54 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#25005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned 'MR' monogram, flanked by cinquefoils.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DILIGETE IVSTICIAM 1553
Translation: Observe Justice
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 22 Shillings - Mary I (1st Period) 1553 coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a crowned shield with the royal arms of Scotland and England, symbolizing the union of the two countries under Mary's rule.
