Mary before marriage, AR billon bawbee, voided cross, 1542-58:
Obverse: +MARIA.D.G.R.SCOTORVM , crowned thistle dividing M R.
Reverse: OPPIDVM.EDINBVRGI , a crown on voided saltire cross dividing cinquefoils, reversed N in EDINBVRGI.
Weight: 1.63 grams. Maximum diameter: 20mm.
S 5433.

In hand an attractive specimen with a clear crown and porous free surfaces.

Sold Oct 23