1 Ryal - Mary and Henry Darnley 4th Period, Names Reversed

€389,750.00
IssuerScotland
Year1566
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Ryal (3⁄2)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.916)
Weight30.54 g
Dimensions44 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots, arms flanked by thistles.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· · HENRIC`· & MARIA : DEI · GRA · R · & · R · SCOTORV ·
(Translation: Henry and Mary, by the Grace of God, King and Queen of Scots)
Reverse descriptionCrowned palm tree with a tortoise ascending it.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· EXVRGAT · DEVS · & · DISSIPENTᴿ · INIMICI EI` · DAT GLORIA VIRES 1566
(Translation: Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered  Glory gives strength)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1566  - Five known examples -
Catalog ID8023286980
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