Scotland ½ Bawbee - Mary I 1st Period (1543–1554)
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1543–1554 |
| Denomination | ½ Bawbee |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 0.960g |
| Diameter | 17.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5436 |
Crowned thistle, 'M' to the left and 'R' to the right.
MARIA · D · G · R · SCOTORVM
Crown impaled upon a voided saltire. Cinquefoil below the saltire.
OPPIDVM · EDINBVRGI
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The 1543 Scotland Half Bawbee - Mary I 1st Period is a circulating ½ bawbee coin issued from 1543 to 1554, struck in billon (.250 silver). It weighs 0.96g and measures 17mm across. Reverse design: Crown impaled upon a voided saltire. Cinquefoil below the saltire.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1543 Scotland Half Bawbee - Mary I 1st Period worth?
No verified sale of the 1543 Scotland Half Bawbee - 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 1543 Scotland Half Bawbee - Mary I 1st Period?
Check the weight 0.96g and diameter 17mm and the metal (billon (.250 silver)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
