1/2 Ryal - Edward IV 1st reign, Light coinage

Issuer England
Year 1464-1467
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Ryal (1/4)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Gold
Weight 3.83 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1959, North#1554
Obverse description Crowned half-length figure of Edward standing facing in ship, banner inscribed with Є on stern and rose on side, sword in right hand, shield in left.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ED | WARD • DI GRA REX • AnG
(Translation: Edward by the Grace of God King of England)
Reverse description Rose in radiant sun over floriate cross, crowns and lions in angles, all within polylobe with large trefoils in spandrels.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering DOmInE • nE • In FVRORE • TVO ARGVAS • mE •
(Translation: O Lord rebuke me not in Thine anger)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1464-1465) - mm. Rose (33) -
ND (1465-1466) - mm. Sun (28) -
ND (1466-1467) - mm. Crown (74) -
Numisquare ID 6277325650
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