SCOTLAND. Mary Stuart. 1542-1567. AR ryal. 30.11 gm. 43 mm. Fourth period, 1565-1567. Mary and Henry Darnley. Thistle countermark, revaluation of 1578. 1565. Crowned shield; thistle on each side; MARIA & HENRIC DEI GRA R & R SCOTORV / A tortoise climbing a palm tree with a banner reading DAT GLORIA VIRES; EXVRGAT DEVS & DISCIPENTR INIMICI EI. S. 5425. Near Extremely Fine; exceptional full round flan, small cud from die break at 3 on reverse; even strike, beautiful old toning. Choice piece.