Mary and Henry Darnley, one-third ryal, fourth period 1565 – 1567 (d. 1565), crowned shield, thistle each side, MARIA ET HENRIC DEI GRA R ET R SCOTORVM, rev. tortoise climbing a palm tree, DAT GLORIA VIRES on scroll, EXVRGAT DEVS ET DISSIPENTR INIMICI EIVS, wt. 10.18gms (S.5427), very fine/good very fine and rare
*ex Dolphin Coins
ex Spink, c. April 2007, purchased for £650
Burns fig. 910 no. 18 and no pellets to left of crown
Estimate: 900 - 1200 GBP