And finally… struck gold

And finally... struck gold

A rare 16th Century gold coin depicting Mary Queen of Scots has sold for £17,500 at auction.

The sale was conducted by auctioneers Woolley & Wallis, of Salisbury, Wilts and was expected to fetch £3,000.

The three pounds royal coin struck in 1555 carries the bust of Mary Queen of Scots, with crowned arms on the reverse, the Daily Record reports.


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