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1 Ryal - Edward IV 1st reign; Light coinage ND
| Gold | 7.78 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward IV (1461-1470) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1464-1469 |
| Value | 1 Ryal (¾) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.78 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Rose over sun with fleurs, crowns, and lions, large fleurs in spandrels, mintmark at 12 o'clock.
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.The reverse legend is taken from the Gospel according to St. Luke, chapter 4, verse 30.
Different mintmarks appear in the legend on the reverse and optionally on the obverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ryal - Edward IV (1st reign; Light coinage) ND (1464-1469) coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in England. The coinage of Edward IV's first reign was characterized by a shortage of gold and silver, which led to the use of base metals like copper and tin in the production of coins. Despite this, the 1 Ryal coin remained a valuable and highly sought-after denomination, and its gold content made it a symbol of wealth and status.
