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

Features

Issuer Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Mary I (1542-1567)
King Henry Stuart (1565-1567)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1565-1567
Value 1 Ryal (3⁄2)
Currency Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition Silver (.916)
Weight 30.54 g
Diameter 44 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, countermarked
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
301229
References Sp# 5425
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots, arms flanked by thistles.

Script: Latin

Lettering: · MARIA · & · HENRIC' · DEI · GRA · R · & · R · SCOTORV

Translation: Mary and Henry, by the grace of God, Queen and King of Scots

Reverse

Crowned palm tree with a tortoise ascending it. Countermarked with a crowned thistle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· EXVRGAT · DEVS · & · DISSIPENTᴿ . INIMICI · EI' ·

DAT GLORIA VIRES

1566

Translation:
Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered

Glory gives strength

Mint

Edinburgh, Scotland

Comments

Countermarked in the Revaluation of 1578. The mark signifies that the coin's value was raised from 30 shillings to 36 shillings 9 pence.

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Past sales

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Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ryal - Mary and Henry Darnley (4th Period, Type II, Countermark of 1578)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ryal - Mary and Henry Darnley (4th Period, Type II, Countermark of 1578)
Heritage Auctions
2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091
Lot 32811
Internet Archive
7 May 2021 1565 VF
(PCGS VF30)
USD 3120.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ryal - Mary and Henry Darnley (4th Period, Type II, Countermark of 1578)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Ryal - Mary and Henry Darnley (4th Period, Type II, Countermark of 1578)
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 32483
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 1567 VF
(PCGS VF35)
USD 1800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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