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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
⅓ Ryal - Mary and Henry Darnley 4th Period
| Silver (.916) | 10.18 g | 32 mm |
| 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 | 1565-1566 |
| Value | ⅓ Ryal (½) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 10.18 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#301299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned palm tree with a tortoise ascending it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· EXVRGAT · DEVS · ET · DESSIPENTᴿ · INIMICI · EIVS ·
DAT GLORIA VIRES
1565
Translation:
Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered
Glory gives strength
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the joint effigies of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her husband Henry Darnley, which is a unique feature of this particular coin.
