Obverse
Reverse
Very Rare
Scotland 1 Penny - Mary I 1st Period (1556)
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| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1556 |
| Denomination | 1 Penny |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Billon (.0625 silver) |
| Weight | 0.730g |
| Diameter | 14.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5444 |
Obverse
Cross of Jerusalem.
MARIA D G SCOTOR REGINA
Reverse
Crown over inscription.
· VICIT VERITAS · 1556 ·
Silver content
Gross troy oz
0.0235
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx)
£1.05
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About the 1556 Scotland 1 Penny - Mary I 1st Period
The 1556 Scotland 1 Penny - Mary I 1st Period is a circulating 1 penny coin, struck in billon (.0625 silver). It weighs 0.73g and measures 14mm across. Reverse design: Crown over inscription.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1556 Scotland 1 Penny - Mary I 1st Period worth?
No verified sale of the 1556 Scotland 1 Penny - Mary I 1st Period has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.05 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1556 Scotland 1 Penny - Mary I 1st Period?
Check the weight 0.73g and diameter 14mm and the metal (billon (.0625 silver)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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