RecordCoin (reverse), testoon, from reign of Mary, Queen of Scots
Coin (reverse), testoon, from reign of Mary, Queen of ScotsThis is the reverse of a silver testoon minted at Edinburgh in 1561, in the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots, during her first widowhood. The coin was worth five shillings Scots. The reverse has a crowned shield between two crowned 'M's. The Latin inscription translates as: 'O Lord, save Thy people'. The words are from Psalm 28. Mary's coinage is divisible into five phases, reflecting her early life, two marriages and two widowhoods. During her reign numerous issues appeared in gold, silver and base metal, many of them comprising denominations never previously struck. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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