Modern coin – HCR41653

Obverse

Inscription:

FRAN ET MA D G R R SCOTOR D D VIEN

Design:

crowned arms of Francis (as Dauphin) and Mary over cross potent

Reverse

Inscription:

FECIT VTRAQVE VNVM 1558

Design:

large crowned FM monogram, Lorraine crosses either side

Information

Period

Modern

Group

Period 2, marriage to Francis

Authority

Scotland: kingdom

Person

Mary, Queen of Scots, queen of Scots, 1542–1567, François II, king of France, 1559–1560

Reign

Mary, Queen of Scots

Dating

1558

Mint

Edinburgh

Denomination

Half Testoon

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

2.93

Axis

Diameter (mm)

32.8

Acquisition method

deposit

Acquisition date

1939

Source

Browne Willis

Reference

SCBI 35 : 1095

This specimen

Yes

Reference

Burns : 880A(2a)var.

Note:

stops after VIEN

Reference

2002 - Standard Catalogue of British Coins: Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands : 5419

Contributors to this coin record

SGlenn