Scotland, Alexander III (1249-86), Silver Penny, second coinage (1280-), obv. ALEXANDER DEI GRA around crowned bust left with sceptre, rev. REX SCOTORVM, mm. cross pattée, four mullets of six points each, open c & e; full undamaged flan, clear legends VF, together with Mary Queen of Scots (1542-67), Second period (1558-60) Francis II & Mary, lion or 'hardhead' (=1½d), low silver billon; obv. MARIA DG SCOTOR REGINA around crowned FM monogram, rev. VICIT (V)ERIT(AS) 1558 around crowned lion rampant, counterstamped with a heart & star in 1575 during the reign of James VI to indicate that the coin is genuine, worn but most of legends discernible, clear date & counterstamp, Fair to VG