Triton XIX, Lot: 984. Estimate $2000. Sold for $2000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SCOTLAND. Mary. 1542-1567. AR Two-thirds Ryal (38mm, 20.56 g, 1h). Fourth period. Edinburgh mint; im: thistle. Dated 1565. · MARIA · & · HENRIC⁹· DEI · GRA · R · & · R · SCOTORV ·, crowned coat-of-arms; thistles flanking / (thistle) · EXVRGAT · DEVS · & · DISSIPENT^R : INIMICI · EI⁹ ·, tortoise climbing crowned palm tree decorated with banner inscribed “DAT GLORIA VIRES;” 15 65 across field. Cf. Burns 13 (fig. 908 – for type); cf. SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 1127 (same); SCBC 5426. Good VF, toned. First year of issue for Mary and Henry.