1 Ryal - Mary I 5th Period, Countermark of 1578
| Issuer | Scotland |
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| Year | 1567 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Ryal (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 30.54 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Sp#5429 |
| Obverse description | Crowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots, arms flanked by thistles. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
· MARIA · DEI · GRA · SCOTORVM · REGINA · (Translation: Mary, by the Grace of God, Queen of Scots) |
| Reverse description | Crowned palm tree with a tortoise ascending it. Countermarked with a crowned thistle. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
· EXVRGAT · DEVS · & · DISSIPENTᴿ · INIMICI · EI` · DAT GLORIA VIRES 1567 (Translation: Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered Glory gives strength) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1567 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 5078584400 |
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