SCOTLAND. 2/3 Ryal, 1565. Edinburgh Mint. Mary with Henry Stuart (Lord Darnley). PCGS AU-50 Gold Shield.
S-5426. Issued during Mary's brief marriage to her second husband (and half-first cousin), Henry Stuart, this crown retains great originality and nearly complete legends on each side. A deep gray-olive tone dominates, and the eye appeal overall is quite pleasing. For completeness, a minor flan crack is noted among the legend on the shield side.
Estimate: $2000 - $2500