Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Testoon
Edinburgh mint
Mary (1542-1567)
The testoon was current at 5 shillings. This coin was called in by James VI in 1578 due to an increase in the value of silver. It was countermarked with a thistle, re-valuing it at 7 shillings 4 pence. Coins with the countermark are often listed under James VI even though originally issued by Queen Mary.
Obverse Description
Crowned shield charged with the lion rampant and dividing the letters M R; around, MARIA DEI G SCOTOR REGINA 1557
Reverse Description
Cross potent with a cros in each angle; around, (mm. crown) IN VIRTVTE TVA LIBERA ME 1557 (translation, In Thy strength deliver me). Countermarked with thistle in first angle of cross.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Acknowledgement
Purchased, Felton Bequest, 1929
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Date Issued
1557 AD
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Issued By
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
03
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
27 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.791 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink 5406 revalued under James VI Pages