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⅔ Ryal - Mary and Henry Darnley 4th Period
| Silver (.916) | 20.36 g | 38 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 | 1565-1567 |
| Value | ⅔ Ryal (1) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 20.36 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#90415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned palm tree with a tortoise ascending it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· EXVRGAT · DEVS · & · DISSIPENTᴿ : INIMICI · EI' ·
DAT GLORIA VIRES
1565
Translation:
Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered
Glory gives strength
Comment
An undated version of this coin exists.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅔ Ryal coin from Scotland is that it features a unique combination of royal portraits on its obverse side. The coin bears the effigies of both Mary, Queen of Scots, and her husband, Henry Darnley, who was the King Consort of Scotland. This is a distinctive feature of this particular coin, as it is one of the few instances where a Scottish coin has featured two monarchs together.
