BRITISH COINS, Scotland, Mary Queen of Scots, with Henry Darnley, Silver Two Thirds Ryal, 1565, crowned Scottish arms, thistle each side, toothed borders and legends surrounding, MARIA & HENRIC9. DEI. GRA. R. &. R. SCOTORV., rev tortoise climbing crowned palm tree, banner motto DAT GLORIA VIRES across trunk, date either side, toothed borders and legends surrounding, initial mark thistle, EXVRGAT. DEVS. &. DISSIPENTVR. INIMICI. EI9., 19.28g (SCBI 58:1190-1201; S 5426). Good very fine, toned and very pleasing.
Estimate: £800-1000