CNG 109, Lot: 1014. Estimate $750. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SCOTLAND. Mary. 1542-1567. AR Testoon (26.5mm, 5.93 g, 1h). First period, Group IIIa. Edinburgh mint. Dated 1557/1556. Crowned royal coat-of-arms; M R across field; annulets below / Jerusalem cross. Cf. Burns 16 and fig. 7912 and 7 and fig. 786 (for obv. and rev); SCBC 5404. VF, toned. A rare mule.

From the Dr. William E. Triest Collection.