Scotland 1 Plack - Mary I 1st Period, Countermark of 1575 (1557)
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1557 |
| Denomination | 1 Plack |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Billon (.0833 silver) |
| Weight | 1.920g |
| Diameter | 22.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5437 |
Crowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots. 'M' to the left and 'R' to the right. Countermarked with a heart and star.
MARIA DEI · G · SCOTOR · REGINA · 1557
Ornate cross with a cross in the centre, crowns in the quarters of the ornate cross.
· SERVIO · ET · VSV · TEROR · 1557 ·
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The 1557 Scotland 1 Plack - Mary I 1st Period, Countermark of 1575 is a circulating 1 plack coin, struck in billon (.0833 silver). It weighs 1.92g and measures 22mm across. Reverse design: Ornate cross with a cross in the centre, crowns in the quarters of the ornate cross.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1557 Scotland 1 Plack - Mary I 1st Period, Countermark of 1575 worth?
No verified sale of the 1557 Scotland 1 Plack - Mary I 1st Period, Countermark of 1575 has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £2.76 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1557 Scotland 1 Plack - Mary I 1st Period, Countermark of 1575?
Check the weight 1.92g and diameter 22mm and the metal (billon (.0833 silver)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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