© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
⅓ Ryal - Mary and Henry Darnley 4th Period, Countermark of
| 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, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#301301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned palm tree with a tortoise ascending it. Countermarked with a crowned thistle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· EXVRGAT · DEVS · ET · DISSIPENTᴿ · INIMICI · EIVS ·
DAT GLORIA VIRES
1565
Translation:
Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered
Glory gives strength
Comment
Countermarked in the Revaluation of 1578. The mark signifies that the coin's value was raised from 10 shillings to 12 shillings 3 pence.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features Mary, Queen of Scots, and her husband Henry Darnley, who was the King Consort of Scotland. The coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in Scotland, with Mary's reign marked by controversy and conflict, ultimately leading to her imprisonment and eventual execution. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of Scottish history and a testament to the enduring legacy of Mary, Queen of Scots.
