BRITISH COINS, Scotland, Mary Queen of Scots, with Francis as Dauphin, Silver Half-Testoon of Two Shillings and Sixpence, 1558, type I, arms of Dauphin dimidiated with Scottish arms over cross potent, legend surrounding, initial mark crown, FRAN. ET. MA. D. G. R. R. SCOTOR. D. D.VIEN., rev crowned FM monogram, Lorraine cross each side, legend and date surrounding, initial mark cross pattée, +.FECIT. VIRAQVE. VNAM. 1558., 2.95g (SCBI 58:1003-1006; S 5419). Mount mark on rim, otherwise very fine, lightly toned and very rare.
ex Patrick Finn Memorial List 19, 2001, item 357
Estimate: £200-300