Description
Denomination: Silver alloy (billon) Plack (4d)
Period: Stuart/Tudor
Date: 1557
Origin: Edinburgh mint. Scotland
Condition: Fine for a very difficult type (rarely seen in good condition) edge nibbled and dark toning
Obverse: Shield with lion rampant. M R either side. legend around. MARIA DEI G SCOTOR REGINA 57
Reverse: Ornate cross with a cross in the centre. crown in each angle. legend around SERVIO ET VSV TEROR 1557
Size and Weight: 21mm. 1.58g
References: Spink’s C of S I 5437
Features and Provenance: Mary Queen of Scots. or Mary I of Scotland (not to be confused with Mary I of England) was one of the most tragic subjects in history. She became queen when she was only seven days old in 1542. was educated in France and brought up in the Catholic faith. Her first marriage was to the Dauphin. Francis in 1558 but he died 2 years later. She then marries Lord Darnley and bore him a son. who was later to become James I of England. but she was implicated in his murder only two years later. Marrying again. to her alleged co-conspirator. she abdicated and escaped to England but was imprisoned by Elizabeth I. After numerous intrigues and plots. she was beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in 1587. Her coinage stands alone as one that mirrors a monarch’s life so closely. with the changing initials and portraits reflecting her reign and fall from grace.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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