England 1 Ryal - Mary, 1553 – 1554
Tower mint
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ryal
Year
1553 – 1554
Ruler
Mary I
(1553–1558)
Composition
Gold (.995)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
7.63
Diameter (mm)
35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ryal from England. Issued from 1553 to 1554. Struck in Gold (.995). Measures 35 mm and weighs 7.63 g.
- Obverse
- Mary, armored and holding sword in right hand, left hand on Royal shield, standing facing in ship, adorned with rose, sailing right; M on flag set on stern (Mary by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland 1553)
- Reverse
- Floriated cross with lis at end of each limb and rose on sun in center; in angles, crowned lion passant left; all within tressure of eight arches (This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our eyes)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1553-1554) | — |
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