Modern coin – HCR41666

Obverse

Inscription:

MARIA & HENRIC9 DEI GRA R & R SCOTRV

Design:

crowned shield of arms of Scotland, thistle either side

Reverse

Inscription:

EXVRGAT DEVS & DISCIPENTR INIMICI EI9

Design:

tortoise climbing palm tree, crown above; DAT GLORIA VIRES on scroll

Information

Period

Modern

Group

Period 4, marriage to Lord Darnley

Authority

Scotland: kingdom

Person

Mary, Queen of Scots, queen of Scots, 1542–1567, Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, King consort of Scotland, 1565–1567

Reign

Mary, Queen of Scots

Dating

1565

Mint

Edinburgh

Denomination

Ryal

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

30.5

Axis

Diameter (mm)

49.7

Acquisition method

bequest

Acquisition date

1795

Source

Thomas Knight

Reference

SCBI 35 : 1119

This specimen

Yes

Reference

Burns : 904(1)

Reference

2002 - Standard Catalogue of British Coins: Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands : 5425

Contributors to this coin record

SGlenn, sconnolly