Crowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots, arms flanked by thistles.
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 · ET · DISSIPENTVR ·
INIMICI EIVS
DAT GLORIA VIRES
1567 (Translation: Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered Glory gives strength)