Scotland. Mary & Francis Testoon. 1559.
Second period. (With Francis)
Spink 5416. SCBI 58, 999
Grade: "Very fine"
Description: Second period group (1558-60), type I.
Crowned arms of Francis (as Dauphin) and Mary over cross potent. Legend surrounds FRAN ET MA DE R R SCOTOR. D. D. VIEN.
Reverse, crowned FM monogram, Lorraine crosses each side. Legend reads FECIT VIRAQVE VNVM 1559.
Both sides with central strike on a round flan. Some faint scratches but only under magnification Even grey tone with legends well formed. 5.77g. Rare with an old collector's ticket.