Scotland 44 Shillings - Mary I 1st Period, 2nd Issue (1557)
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1557 |
| Denomination | 44 Shillings |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.916) (916/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 5.090g · 0.1499 t oz |
| Diameter | 27.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5395 |
Crowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots. 'M' to the right of the arms and 'R' to the right.
MARIA · DEI · G · SCOTOR · REGINA · 1557
Crowned Maria monogram, crowned cross potent to the left and right.
DILIGITE · IVSTICIAM · 1557 ·
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The 1557 Scotland 44 Shillings - Mary I 1st Period, 2nd Issue is a circulating 44 shillings coin, struck in 91.6% gold. It weighs 5.09g and measures 27mm across. Reverse design: Crowned Maria monogram, crowned cross potent to the left and right.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1557 Scotland 44 Shillings - Mary I 1st Period, 2nd Issue worth?
No verified sale of the 1557 Scotland 44 Shillings - Mary I 1st Period, 2nd Issue has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £469 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1557 Scotland 44 Shillings - Mary I 1st Period, 2nd Issue?
Check the weight 5.09g and diameter 27mm and the metal (91.6% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
