SCOTLAND. Mary. 1542-1567. AR ryal. 29.56 gm. 41 mm. Fifth Period. 1567. Second widowhood, with thistle countermark for the revaluation of 1578. 1567. Crowned Scottish arms; MARIA DEI GRA SCOTORVM REGINA / A tortoise climbing a crowned palm tree with a banner reading DAT GLORIA VIRES; EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTR INIMICI EI. S. 5429. Good Fine; striking split, obverse flan flaw, well worn but with a rough attractiveness.

With an old collector tag.