1/3 Ryal - Mary I 5th Period, Countermark of 1578

€301,304.00
IssuerScotland
Year1566-1567
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value⅓ Ryal (1/2)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.916)
Weight10.18 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Countermarked
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5431
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots, arms flanked by thistles.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· MARIA · DEI GRA SCOTORVM · REGINA
(Translation: Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
Reverse descriptionCrowned palm tree with a tortoise ascending it. Countermarked with a crowned thistle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEXVRGAT · DEVS · ET · DISSIPENTVR · INIMICI EIVS DAT GLORIA VIRES 1567
(Translation: Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered  Glory gives strength)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1566  - -
1567  - -
Catalog ID2036954050
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