Scotland 1 Lion - Mary I 1st Period obverse
Obverse
Scotland 1 Lion - Mary I 1st Period reverse
Reverse
Very Rare

Scotland 1 Lion - Mary I 1st Period (1556)

CountryScotland Year1556 Denom1 Silver Lion MetalBillon (.0833 silver) Melt ~£1.38
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CountryScotland (United Kingdom)
Year1556
Denomination1 Silver Lion
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionBillon (.0833 silver)
Weight0.960g
Diameter16.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink5438
Obverse

Crowned 'M', flanked by annulets.

MARIA · D · G · SCOTOR · REGINA

Reverse

Crowned rampant lion.

VICIT VERITAS 1556

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0309
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £1.38
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About the 1556 Scotland 1 Lion - Mary I 1st Period

The 1556 Scotland 1 Lion - Mary I 1st Period is a circulating 1 silver lion coin, struck in billon (.0833 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 1556 Scotland 1 Lion - Mary I 1st Period worth?

No verified sale of the 1556 Scotland 1 Lion - Mary I 1st 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 1556 Scotland 1 Lion - Mary I 1st Period?

Check the weight 0.96g and diameter 16mm and the metal (billon (.0833 silver)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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