BRITISH COINS, Scotland, Mary Queen of Scots, Silver Testoon of Five Shillings, 1555, type II, crowned M, crowned thistle each side, legend and date surrounding, initial mark cross pattée, +MARIA. DEI. G. SCOTOR. REGINA. 1555., rev Scottish arms over cross potent, legend surrounding, DILICI E. DNI. COR. HV MILE, 6.50g (SCBI 58:299; S 5402). Attractively toned, a few light flan flaws on reverse, otherwise pleasing very fine.
Estimate: £400-600