1 Rose-ryal - James I (2nd coinage) ND (1604-1619) front 1 Rose-ryal - James I (2nd coinage) ND (1604-1619) back
1 Rose-ryal - James I (2nd coinage) ND (1604-1619) photo
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1 Rose-ryal - James I 2nd coinage ND

 
Gold (.995) 13 g -
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
James I (1603-1625)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1604-1619
Value
1 Rose Ryal (3⁄2)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold (.995)
Weight
13 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#52471
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Central Royal shield of arms over Tudor rose

Script: Latin

Lettering: A.DNO.FACTVM.EST.ISTVD.ET.EST.MIRAB.IN.OCVLIS.NRIS

Translation: This is the Lord’s doing and it is marvellous in our eyes (Psalms 118:23)

Comment

The value of the Rose-ryal increased to 33 Shillings from 1612.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Rose-ryal coin is that it was issued during the reign of James I of England, who was also known as James VI of Scotland. This coin was part of his second coinage, which was introduced in 1604 and featured a new standardized design. The coin was made of gold (.995) and weighed 13 grams, making it a significant and valuable denomination at the time.