Ryal (1464-1470), Londýn

Edward IV (1st Reign, 1461-1470) gold Ryal (Rose Noble) ND (1464-1470) MS61 NGC, Tower mint, Sun mm, Light Coinage, S-1950, N-1549. 7.58gm. Variety with large fleurs in spandrels. On the obverse, ЄD | WΛRD' • DI: GRΛ' • RЄX • ΛnGL' • Z (retrograde) FRΛnC' • | DnS • I • B' King Edward crowned, standing facing in ship, shield in left hand, sword in right; Є in banner at stern, large rose on hull. On the reverse, IhC' • ΛVT' TRΛnSIЄnS • PЄR • mЄDIVm: ILLORVm • IBΛT' Rose in radiant sun over floriate cross, crowned lions in angles, all within polylobe with large fleurs in spandrels. A pleasing mellowed golden shimmer greets the eye on this well-struck piece, admittedly positioned slightly off-center, and one that is only infrequently offered straight-graded and in Mint State, such as the present offering. A popular type with connoisseurs of hammered gold, and we anticipate eager bidding to obtain this desirable specimen.