SCOTLAND. Mary. 1542-1567. AR Ryal (44mm, 30.63 g, 10h). Fifth period. Edinburgh mint; im: thistle. Dated 1567. · MARIA · DEI · GRA · SCOTORVM · REGINA ·, crowned coat-of-arms; thistles flanking / (thistle) · EXVRGAT · DEVS · & · DISSIPENT
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9, tortoise climbing crowned palm tree decorated with banner inscribed “DAT GLORIA VIRES” 15 67 across field. Burns 2 (fig. 912 – c/m’d); SCBI 58 (Edinburgh), 1223 (c/m’d); SCBC 5429. Good VF, toned. Exceptional metal quality.
Ex Eric P. Newman Collection.