Modern coin – HCR41668

Obverse

Inscription:

MARIA & HENRIC9 DEI GRA R&R SCOTORVM

Design:

crowned shield of arms of Scotland, thistle either side

Reverse

Inscription:

EXVRGAT DEVS & DISSIPENT R 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, 1542–1567, Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, King consort of Scotland, 1565–1567

Reign

Mary, Queen of Scots

Dating

1565-1567

Mint

Edinburgh

Denomination

2/3 Ryal

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

20.39

Axis

Diameter (mm)

43.6

Acquisition method

purchase ('bought')

Acquisition date

26/6/1980

Source

Spink

Reference

SCBI 35 : 1126

Reference

Burns : —

Reference

2002 - Standard Catalogue of British Coins: Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands : 5426

Contributors to this coin record

SGlenn, sconnolly, cgallacher