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3 Pound Piece - Mary I 1st Period
| Gold (.916) | 7.63 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1555-1558 |
| Value | 3 Pounds |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 7.63 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#88485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots
Script: Latin
Lettering: · IVSTVS · FIDE · VIVIT · 1558 ·
Translation: The just man lives by faith
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pound Piece - Mary I (1st Period) 1555-1558 from Scotland is that it was the first gold coin to be issued by Scotland during the reign of Mary I. It was introduced as a response to the economic needs of the country and was used as a means of payment for large transactions. The coin was also known as the "bonnet piece" due to the depiction of Mary I wearing a bonnet on the obverse side of the coin.
