Mary and Henry Darnley, ryal, fourth period c. 1565 – 1567, second issue (d. 1566), crowned shield, large thistle each side, MARIA & HENRIC DEI GRA R & R SCOTORV, no stop after SCOTORV, rev. tortoise climbing a palm tree, DAT GLORIA VIRES on scroll, EXVRGAT DEVS & DISSIPENTR INIMICIEI, 1566, wt. 30.32gms (S.5425), full flan, once polished, otherwise good very fine
*ex Spink, sale 13013, purchased for £1,488
Burns fig. 905
Estimate: 1700 - 2000 GBP