Scotland 1 Lion - Francis and Mary 2nd Period (1559)
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1559 |
| Denomination | 1 Silver Lion |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Billon (.0417 silver) |
| Weight | 0.960g |
| Diameter | 16.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5449 |
Crowned 'FM' monogram, flanked by right facing dolphins.
FRA · ET · MA · D · G · R · R · SCOT · D · D · VIEN
Crowned rampant lion.
VICIT · VERITAS · 1559
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The 1559 Scotland 1 Lion - Francis and Mary 2nd Period is a circulating 1 silver lion coin, struck in billon (.0417 silver). It weighs 0.96g and measures 16mm across. Reverse design: Crowned rampant lion.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1559 Scotland 1 Lion - Francis and Mary 2nd Period worth?
No verified sale of the 1559 Scotland 1 Lion - Francis and Mary 2nd Period has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.38 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1559 Scotland 1 Lion - Francis and Mary 2nd Period?
Check the weight 0.96g and diameter 16mm and the metal (billon (.0417 silver)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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