Scotland, Mary Queen of Scots (1542-67), silver Ryal or Crookeston Dollar, 1567, fifth period, second widowhood, crowned Scottish arms, thistle either side, cross on crown breaks beaded inner circle, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MARIA. DEI. GRA. SCOTORVM. REGINA., rev. tortoise climbing crowned palm tree, banner motto across DAT GLORIA VIRES, date 15 67 either side, Latin legend and toothed borders surrounding, initial mark thistle, EXVRGAT. DEVS. &. DISSIPENT'. INIMICI, EI9, weight 20.67g (SCBI 58:1221; CF.Burns 1, fig 912; S.5429). A little weakly struck at part of outer border both sides, old mount mark at top of reverse and corresponding tool marks on obverse, othewise toned, good very fine, and rare, especially without the revaluation countermark of 1578.
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