A New Significant Scottish Acquisition

[scottishmoney]

SCOTLAND, Mary (1542-1567), Silver Ryal, 1566, 29.73g., Fourth

period, marriage to Henry Darnley, MARIA & HENRIC DEI GRATIA R & R SCOTORV,

crowned coat of arms, thistle on each side, rev., EXVERGAT DEVS DISSISPENTR

INIMICI E', crowned palm tree, tortoise climbing up the trunk, DAT GLORIA

VIRES (a good name gives strength) on banner; date across field, (S.5425).

Coins from the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots are probably the most popular Scottish coins of all, so much of her personal history is played out on her coinage, here, her second husband Henry Darnley's named on her coin.

[Hussulo]

Thats a great looking Mary Ryal! with a lovely original tone.

I have always loved the Mary Ryal design and also the James VI Silver Thirty Shillings, Ryal or Sword Dollar. I would love to own either one.

Great acquisition Dave.