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© Trustees of the British Museum
30 Shilling Piece - Mary I 1st Period
| Gold (.916) | 3.82 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1555-1558 |
| Value | 30 Shillings (1.5) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 3.82 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#301224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 30 Shilling Piece - Mary I (1st Period) 1555-1558 from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great religious turmoil in the country. Mary I, also known as Mary Queen of Scots, was a devout Catholic, and her reign saw the introduction of Catholicism as the official religion of Scotland, which was met with resistance from Protestant factions. This coin, which bears Mary's image, is a symbol of the religious and political tensions of that time.
