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

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