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1 Ryal - Edward iV 1st reign; Light coinage ND
| Gold | 7.71 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward IV (1461-1470) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1466-1470 |
| Value | 1 Ryal (¾) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.71 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#205565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rose over sun over cross fleurée with crowns and lions, small trefoils in spandrels.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: IhC’ · AVT’ · TRAnSIEnS · PER · mEDIVm · ILLORVm : I · BAT
Lettering (regular font): IHC’ · AVT’ · TRANSIENS · PER · MEDIVM · ILLORVM : I · BAT
Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went on His way
Comment
House of York, Edward IV, First reign (1461-70), Light coinage (1464-70), Ryal or Rose-noble, Tower mint.The reverse legend is taken from the Gospel according to St. Luke, chapter 4, verse 30.
During the initial three years of his first reign, Edward IV (1461-1470) struck money according to the weight and standards of his predecessor, Henry VI (1422-1461).
The indentures of 1464 and 1465 effectively reduced the weight of silver and gold coinage. Two new coins were introduced: The ryal (or rose noble) (two to the pound) and the angel (three to the pound and two to the mark).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ryal - Edward IV (1st reign; Light coinage) ND (1466-1470) coin from England is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Edward IV, who was the first Yorkist king of England and ruled from 1461 to 1470, and then again from 1471 to 1483. During his reign, England experienced a period of relative peace and stability, which allowed for the development of trade and commerce. The coinage of this period, including the 1 Ryal coin, reflects the growing prosperity of the country and the increasing importance of trade and commerce in the economy.
