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1 Ryal - Mary I 5th Period, Countermark of
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, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#301303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned palm tree with a tortoise ascending it. Countermarked with a crowned thistle.
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
Comment
Countermarked in the Revaluation of 1578. The mark signifies that the coin's value was raised from 30 shillings to 36 shillings 9 pence.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ryal - Mary I (5th Period, Countermark of 1578) 1567 from Scotland is that it features a unique countermark, which was added to the coin in 1578, during the reign of Mary I. The countermark is a small shield with the letters "M" and "I" on either side, representing Mary's initials. This countermark was applied to the coin to indicate that it had been revalued from its original value of 15 shillings to 1 ryal, which was equivalent to 1 pound Scots. This revaluation was done to address the economic challenges faced by Scotland during Mary's reign, including inflation and a shortage of coinage. The countermarked coins were then circulated alongside the existing coinage, and they remained in use until the 17th century.
