1 Ryal - Mary and Henry Darnley 4th Period, Type I

€186,996.00
IssuerScotland
Year1565
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Ryal (3⁄2)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.916)
Weight30.54 g
Dimensions41 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5424
Obverse descriptionFacing busts of Henry Darnley (left) and Mary (right), date below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHENRICVS · & · MARIA · D : GRA · R · & · R · SCOTORVM · 1565 ·
(Translation: Henry and Mary, by the Grace of God, King and Queen of Scots)
Reverse descriptionCrowned royal arms, flanked by a thistle on each side
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· QVOS · DEVS · COIVNXIT · HOMO · NON · SEPARET ·
(Translation: Those whom God hath joined together, let not man put asunder)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1565  - 2 surviving examples -
Catalog ID8000425900
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