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44 Shillings - Mary I 1st Period, 2nd Issue
1557 year| Gold (.916) | 5.09 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1557 |
| Value | 44 Shillings (2.2) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 5.09 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#301373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned Maria monogram, crowned cross potent to the left and right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DILIGITE · IVSTICIAM · 1557 ·
Translation: Observe justice
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 44 Shillings - Mary I (1st Period, 2nd Issue) 1557 from Scotland is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a British monarch, specifically Mary I, also known as Mary Tudor or Bloody Mary, who was the Queen of England and Ireland from 1553 to 1558. This coin was minted during her reign and features her image on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of Scotland. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples remaining in existence.
