Rare Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1567), Edinburgh bawbee (six pence), first period (1542-58). Obverse: Double arched crown above a thistle with "M" and "R" either side, IM cross potent and legend: "✠MARIA DEI • G • R • SCOTORVM", (Mary by the grace of God Queen of Scots). Reverse: Voided saltire cross with crown at centre and large pierced cinquefoils either side with IM cinquefoil and legend: "✿OPPIDVM EDINBVRGI", (Town of Edinburgh). The cinquefoils on the reverse refer to James, Earl of Arran who was acting as Regent while Mary was still under age. This is the issue of 1553/54, see Murray, BNS Vol 37 (1968). SCBI 58 Part 1, Plate 29, 812. Rare coin, the last bawbee to be issued at the end of Mary's reign. On a large flan in reasonable collectable condition with clear main features, see photograph. Stevenson: Group 4 Class VIIIa, Spink No: S.5433(var). Diameter 22.8mm. F-. £225.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |