1/3 Ryal - Mary and Henry Darnley 4th Period, Countermark of 1578

€301,301.00
IssuerScotland
Year1565-1566
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value⅓ Ryal (1/2)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.916)
Weight10.18 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Countermarked
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5427
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots, arms flanked by thistles.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· MARIA · ET · HENRIC` · DEI · GRA · R · ET · R · SCOTORVM ·
(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 · ET · DISSIPENTᴿ · INIMICI · EIVS · DAT GLORIA VIRES 1565
(Translation: Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered  Glory gives strength)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1565  - -
1566  - -
Catalog ID2779375130
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