Scotland ½ Testoon - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Type II (1560)
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1560 |
| Denomination | ½ Testoon |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver (.916) (916/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 3.050g · 0.0898 t oz |
| Diameter | 24.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5420 |
Arms of Mary as Queen of Scots and Queen Consort of France. Arms crowned by a crown containing three fleur-de-lis and two crosses. Cross to the left and saltire to the right.
· FRAN · ET · MA · D · G · R · R · FRANCO · SCOTOR ·
FM' monogram. Crowned fleur-de-lis to the left and crowned thistle to the right. Monogram crowned with a crown composed of three fleur-de-lis and two crosses.
· VICIT · LEO · DE · TRIBV · IVDA · 1560 ·
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The 1560 Scotland Half Testoon - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Type II is a circulating ½ testoon coin, struck in 91.6% silver. It weighs 3.05g and measures 24mm across. Reverse design: FM' monogram. Crowned fleur-de-lis to the left and crowned thistle to the right. Monogram crowned with a crown composed of three fleur-de-lis and two crosses.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1560 Scotland Half Testoon - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Type II worth?
No verified sale of the 1560 Scotland Half Testoon - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Type II has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £4.01 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1560 Scotland Half Testoon - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, Type II?
Check the weight 3.05g and diameter 24mm and the metal (91.6% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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