Scotland 1 Ryal - Mary and Henry Darnley, 1565
4th Period, Type I
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ryal
Year
1565
Rulers
Mary I
(1542–1567)
, Henry Stuart
(1565–1567)
Composition
Silver (.916)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
30.54
Diameter (mm)
41
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ryal from Scotland. Issued in 1565. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 41 mm and weighs 30.54 g.
- Obverse
- Facing busts of Henry Darnley (left) and Mary (right), date below (Henry and Mary, by the Grace of God, King and Queen of Scots)
- Reverse
- Crowned royal arms, flanked by a thistle on each side (Those whom God hath joined together, let not man put asunder)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1565 | — | 2 surviving examples |
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