Scotland
James VI Counterstamped "Thistle" Ryal ND (1578) VF30 NGC, cf. S-5425 (for host, discussed on pg. 76). 30.09gm. With thistle counterstamp (XF Strong) upon a Mary and Henry Darnley Ryal dated 1566. An attractive example endowed with a soft steel patina, which darkens subtly against the peripheries to produce a balancing visual effect. Remarkably clear of distractions throughout, with clear surfaces preserved with great care since extraction from circulation long ago.
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