Billon bawbee of Mary, Queen of Scots, Scotland (Edinburgh), 1542 - 1558. 0000.999.3058

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.3058

Physical Description

  • Axis: 3

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 2.039
    • Diameter (in mm): 22

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 1542 - 1558
  • Denomination: bawbee
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Billon

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: (cross) MARIA D [. G. ]REGINA SCOTORV[M]
    • Type: crowned thistle between "M. R.".

  • Reverse

    • Legend: OPPIDVM EDINBVRGI
    • Type: plain saltire cross through a crown in center of field; cinquefoil on either side.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.3058
  • Department: Medieval
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

  • first period (1542-58); research shows at least 100 slightly different dies were used to strike this issue.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States