Summary
Billon coin; Denomination: Lion
Edinburgh mint
Mary (1542-1567). Struck after her marriage to Francis.
The lion or hardhead was valued at 1 1/2 pence.
Obverse Description
At centre, crowned FM monogram, dolphin on each side looking left; around FRA ET MA D G R R SCOT D [D VIEN]
Reverse Description
At centre, crowned lion rampant to left; around, [VIN]CIT [VE]RITAS 1559
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1558-1560 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Billon
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Axis
07
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
15 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.903 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink 5450 Pages