BRITISH COINS. Edward IV (first reign, 1461-1470), Gold Ryal of Ten Shillings, Light Coinage (1464-1470), London Tower mint, king standing in ship holding sword and shield, three lis in upper left quarter, large flag at stern with large E, three ropes to left, one rope to right, rose upon hull, ornaments 1 - - 1, quatrefoils 3/3, trefoil stops in legend, ED/WARD; DI; GRA; REX; AnGL; Z; FRANC; DnS; I;B;, rev rose at centre of sixteen rayed sun, ornamental cross terminals ending in lis, crown over lion in each angle, all within beaded and linear tressures of eight arcs, trefoils in spandrels, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark crown, IhC; AVTEM; TRAnCIEnS; P; MEDIVM; ILLORVM; IBAT, 7.73g (Schneider 361/-; N 1549; S 1951). Toned, crease to flan with slight metal stress and associated small surface split, otherwise very fine.
Estimate: £2200-2800