Scotland 1 Testoon - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Type II (1560–1565)
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1560–1565 |
| Denomination | 1 Testoon |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver (.916) (916/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 6.110g · 0.1799 t oz |
| Diameter | 30.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5418 |
Arms of Mary as Queen of Scots and Queen Consort of France, topped by a crown of 5 fleur-de-lis. Cross to the left and saltire to the right.
· FRAN · ET · MA · D · G · R · R · FRANCO · SCOTOR ·
Crowned 'FM' monogram. Crowned fleur-de-lis to the left and crowned thistle to the right.
· VICIT · LEO · DE · TRIBV · IVDA · 1560
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The 1560 Scotland 1 Testoon - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Type II is a circulating 1 testoon coin issued from 1560 to 1565, struck in 91.6% silver. It weighs 6.11g and measures 30mm across. Reverse design: Crowned 'FM' monogram. Crowned fleur-de-lis to the left and crowned thistle to the right.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1560 Scotland 1 Testoon - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Type II worth?
No verified sale of the 1560 Scotland 1 Testoon - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Type II has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £8.04 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1560 Scotland 1 Testoon - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Type II?
Check the weight 6.11g and diameter 30mm and the metal (91.6% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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