Coins

These 3 coins were found at St. John's Tower in Ayr.  They are: a Mary Billon Plack 1557, a Mary Lion or Hardhead Coin 1558 and a Mary & Prancis Lion or Hardhead 1559 with Heart and Star Countermark of 1575.
Object no :
SACO002n
Collection :
Mary Queen of Scots
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Accession number :
1883SAC
Copyright :
South Ayrshire Council
2 Fmedia2 F131432 F2011

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