Important British and World Coins, Numismatic Books

Mary (1542-1567), Fourth period (with Henry Darnley), Ryal, 1566, mm. thistle on rev. only, 30.64g/2h (SCBI 35, 1123-4; B 6; S 5425). With crowned thistle countermark for the revaluation of 1578 on reverse, hairline striking crack at top, otherwise very fine, toned (£600-700)