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1 Ryal - Mary and Henry Darnley 4th Period, Type II
| Silver (.916) | 30.54 g | 44 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 | 1 Ryal (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 30.54 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#25015 |
|---|---|
| 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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ryal - Mary and Henry Darnley (4th Period, Type II) 1565-1567 from Scotland is that it features the first joint portrait of a Scottish monarch and their consort on a coin. The coin depicts Queen Mary I and her husband, Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, who was the father of King James I of England. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in Scotland, with religious tensions and political upheaval, making it a unique piece of history.
