1 Ryal - Mary and Henry Darnley 4th Period, Type II, Countermark of 1578

€301,229.00
IssuerScotland
Year1565-1567
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Ryal (3⁄2)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.916)
Weight30.54 g
Dimensions44 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Countermarked
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5425
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots, arms flanked by thistles.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· MARIA · & · HENRIC` · DEI · GRA · R · & · R · SCOTORV
(Translation: Mary and Henry, by the grace of God, Queen and King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionCrowned palm tree with a tortoise ascending it. Countermarked with a crowned thistle.
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
Mintage1565  - -
1566  - -
1567  - -
Catalog ID3494125120
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