1 Lion - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, United Kingdom

1 Lion - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, United Kingdom, 1559 obverse image1 Lion - Francis and Mary 2nd Period, United Kingdom, 1559 reverse image
1 Lion - Francis and Mary 2nd Period coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
  • Years of Minting:
    1559
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round (irregular)
  • Technique:
    Hammered
  • Mint:
    Edinburgh, Scotland
1 Lion - Francis and Mary 2nd Period Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Lion - Francis and Mary 2nd Period Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Crowned rampant lion.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Crowned 'FM' monogram, flanked by right facing dolphins.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

1 Lion - Francis and Mary 2nd Period Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

FRA · ET · MA · D · G · R · R · SCOT · D · D · VIEN

Reverse:

VICIT · VERITAS · 1559

1 Lion - Francis and Mary 2nd Period Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Billon (.0417 silver)

Size

1 Lion - Francis and Mary 2nd Period sizes
  • Weight:0.96 g
  • Diameter:16 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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