1467-1468 Gold Half Ryal Coin Edward IV mm Crown

A very collectable, high grade gold Half-Ryal of King Edward IV, from the Light issue coinage 1464-70. This coin features the 'Crown' mintmark demonstrating it was struck in the year 1467 or 1468, in London. The obverse has the King in armour, standing facing in a ship. He has a sword in hand, and a flag with the letter "E" for "Edward". The reverse features a pleasing design of a central sun with Lions and Crowns, within a treasure. King Edward the IV came to the throne aged 18, and proved himself to be an able monarch. During his reign, which was disrupted for one year in 1471 - when Edward IV was forced into exile and Henry VI was restored to the throne. He managed to restore the system of justice and improve royal funds, creating a period of relative peace. This stunning Gold coin, from the first third of his reign, would make an excellent investment to any coin collection.

Obverse
Armoured king standing facing in ship, holding sword and flag with letter "E", rose on hull of ship. EDWARD:DI:GA:REX:ANGL:FRANC.

Reverse
Rose over centre sun, Crowns and Lions in angles within beaded and linear treasure of eight arcs. DOMINE NE:FURORE AU ARGUA : ME.

You will receive the actual coin pictured, for a more detailed view please hover your cursor over the image..