Diameter 21 mm
Estimation *******
Metal Billon (Half Alloy)
Mint Edinburgh
Orientation dies 7 h
Rarity R2
Shape Round
Type Twelve Penny Groat (Nonsvnt)
Weight 1.54 g
Year of issue 1559
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TWELVE PENNY GROAT, Billon, ( also known as a NONSVNT, from the reverse legend of the coin) issued in 1559, by the Edinburgh mint.
Sadly, France issued no coinage during the short reign of Francois I I, that bore his name, or indeed, even his initial F/M.
As a small homage, to recognise him amongst his fellow kings of France, I include this coin as a small tribute to that brief period of history.
Reference : Spinks S5448
Collection : The VALOIS DYNASTY 1328-1590