Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Testoon
Edinburgh mint
Mary (1542-1567) Second period, when married to Francis
The testoon was valued at 5 shillings.
Obverse Description
Crowned shield charged with arms of Francis (as King of France) and Mary; around, FRAN ET MA D G R R FRANCO SCOTORO
Reverse Description
Crowned FM monogram with crowned lis on left and crowned thistle on right; around, VINCIT LEO DE TRIBV IVDA 1560(translation,The Lion of the tribe of Juda has prevailed)
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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Date Issued
1560 AD
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
05
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
29 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.947 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink 5418 Pages