England 1 Ryal - Elizabeth I, 1582 – 1592

6th issue

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ryal
Year 1582 – 1592
Ruler Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
Composition Gold (.995)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 7.52
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ryal from England. Issued from 1582 to 1592. Struck in Gold (.995). Measures 0 mm and weighs 7.52 g.

Obverse
Queen holding orb and sceptre, seated three-quarters facing in Tudor Galleon, set with double-rose, ornaments -1 | 1-1, ropes 3/3, sails 2/4, E on standard and sails on bowsprit, calm waters lap below. (Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland)
Reverse
Rose upon radiant sun, alternating crowned Leopards and floriate cross terminals in angles, small trefoils in spandrels (But Jesus passing through their midst went His way)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1590-1592)  mm. Hand (86)
ND (1587-1590)  mm. Crescent (72b)
ND (1584-1586)  mm. Escallop (79)
ND (1582-1584)  mm. A (54)

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