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1 Spur-ryal - James I 2nd Coinage ND
| Gold (.979) | 6.8 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1605-1617 |
| Value | 1 Ryal (¾) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#275352 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross with lis at end of each limb and rose on sun in centre, crowned lion passant left in angles, all within tressure of eight arches with trefoils in spandrels.
Script: Latin
Lettering: A · DNO’ · FACTVM · EST · ISTVD · ET · EST · MIRABILE
Translation: This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous
Comment
House of Stuart, James I (1603-25), Second coinage (1604-19), Tower mint; North 2080, Schneider 11When first issued, the spur-ryal was valued at 15 shillings but in 1612 all the gold coins had their values raised by 10% and this coin became 16s. 6d.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Spur-ryal coin is that it was issued during the reign of King James I, who was also known for his strong support of the Church of England and his commissioning of a new translation of the Bible, known as the King James Version.
