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½ Bawbee - Mary I 1st Period

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Issuer Scotland (United Kingdom)
Queen Mary I (1542-1567)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1543-1554
Value ½ Bawbee (1⁄80)
Currency Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition Billon (.250 silver)
Weight 0.96 g
Diameter 17 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
301306
References Sp# 5435
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

Obverse

Crowned thistle, 'M' to the left and 'R' to the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MARIA · D · G · REGINA · SCOTOR

Translation: Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots

Reverse

Crown impaled upon a saltire. Cinquefoil below the saltire.

Script: Latin

Lettering: OPPIDVM · EDINBVRGI

Translation: Town of Edinburgh

Mint

Edinburgh, Scotland (1124-1708)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1543-1554) 

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Numista Rarity index: 97 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 0.52 Search tips
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Actual billon weight: 0.008 oz
Current billon price: 0.00 USD/oz

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