Ryal or Rose Noble (First Reign; Light Coinage : Edward IV )
Issuer
King Edward IV
(Rouen, France, 1442 - 1483)
Date1464 - 1470
Object NameRyal
Mediumgold
ClassificationsCoins
DimensionsOverall: Diameter: 35 mm
Approximately: Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: Weight: 7.4 gm
Approximately: Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: Weight: 7.4 gm
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1919 by Andrew Henderson.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS013546
About MeObverse: king facing standing in ship; holding sword & flat-topped shield of arms; letter E on banner at stern; rose on ship's side; sun mintmarkReverse: rose upon radiate sun over centre of royal cross; crown and lion in each quarter