1542-1567 Mary Queen of Scots Silver Testoon – gVF
Scarce silver coin from Mary Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots is historically significant due to her contentious claim to the English throne, her tumultuous reign, and her execution, which ultimately intensified the conflict between Catholic and Protestant factions in Britain and cemented Elizabeth I’s rule.
Graded as good Very Fine with attractive light toning and scarce as thus.
Description
Origin:Scotland
Type:First period, type IIIb. mint mark: cross potent
Denomination:Testoon
Composition:Silver
Date:1557
Obverse:MARIA · DEI · G · SCOTOR · REGINA · 1557. Arms of Mary as Queen of Scots, topped by a low-arched wide crown. ‘M’ to the left of the arms and ‘R’ to the right, annulets below the letters. (Translation: Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
Reverse: IN · VIRTVTE · TVA · LIBERA · ME · 1557. Cross of Jerusalem. (Translation: In Thy strength deliver me)
Mint:Edinburgh
Diameter & Weight26mm; 5.96g/9h
Moneyer:N/A
Grade:Good Very Fine
Provenance:Ex. Noonans Mayfair, Auctions, London, United Kingdom
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