Forgeries of Mary Queen of Scots (Part II)
A student post by Cameron Maclean, Coin Room Volunteer at The Hunterian. While the hardhead’s metal content and crude design made them a tempting target for counterfeiters, they were not the only coins at risk of forgery. Bawbees, with their 25% silver content and 6 pence face value, were also forged. Although, their higher value… Continue reading