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1 Ryal - Mary I 5th Period
1567 year| Silver (.916) | 30.54 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Mary I (1542-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1567 |
| Value | 1 Ryal (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 30.54 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#53507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned palm tree with a tortoise ascending it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· EXVRGAT · DEVS · & · DISSIPENTᴿ · INIMICI · EI' ·
DAT GLORIA VIRES
1567
Translation:
Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered
Glory gives strength
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ryal - Mary I (5th Period) 1567 from Scotland is that it features a unique blend of Catholic and Protestant imagery on its reverse side. The coin's designer, James VI, who would later become King James I of England, incorporated both Catholic and Protestant symbols to promote religious harmony in Scotland during a time of religious upheaval. This blending of religious imagery is a rare example of ecumenism on a coin and reflects the complex religious landscape of Scotland during the 16th century.
