Mary, half testoon, first period 1542 – 1558, type IIIa (d. 1556), small high arched crown over shield dividing MR, no annulets below, MARIA D G SCOTOR REGINA 1556, rev. cross potent with crosses potent in each angle, IN VIRTVTE TVA LIBERA ME 1556, wt. 2.76gms (S.5413), rare, some surface porosity, date weak on obverse, otherwise, very fine
*ex AMR Coins, November 2013, purchased for £500
Burns fig. 800 no. 5
Same dies as SCBI vol. 58, nos. 367 – 369
Estimate: 400 - 500 GBP