Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Testoon
Edinburgh mint
Mary (1542-1567)
The testoon was current at 5 shillings.
Obverse Description
Crowned shield charged with the lion rampant and dividing the letters M R; around, MARIA DEI G SCOTOR REGINA 1558
Reverse Description
Cross potent with a cros in each angle; around, (mm. crown) IN VIRTVTE TVA LIBERA ME 1558 (translation, In Thy strength deliver me)
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1558 AD
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Material
Silver
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Axis
09
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Dimensions
25 mm (Outside Diameter), 6.235 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink 5406 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
