1 Spur-ryal - James I 2nd Coinage (1605–1617)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1605–1617 |
| Denomination | 1 Ryal |
| Face value | 75p |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.979) (979/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 6.800g · 0.2140 t oz |
| Diameter | 34.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 2614 |
Half-length facing bust of King James I, armoured and holding sword in right hand, royal shield on left arm, in ship sailing left, I on flag set on forecastle.
IACOBVS · D’ · G’ · MAG’ · BRIT’ · FRAN’ · ET · HIB’ · REX
Floriated cross with lis at end of each limb and rose on sun in centre, crowned lion passant left in angles, all within tressure of eight arches with trefoils in spandrels.
A · DNO’ · FACTVM · EST · ISTVD · ET · EST · MIRABILE
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The 1605 1 Spur-ryal - James I 2nd Coinage is a circulating 1 ryal coin issued from 1605 to 1617, struck in 97.9% gold. It weighs 6.8g and measures 34mm across. Reverse design: Floriated cross with lis at end of each limb and rose on sun in centre, crowned lion passant left in angles, all within tressure of eight arches with trefoils in spandrels.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1605 1 Spur-ryal - James I 2nd Coinage worth?
No verified sale of the 1605 1 Spur-ryal - James I 2nd Coinage has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £662 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1605 1 Spur-ryal - James I 2nd Coinage?
Check the weight 6.8g and diameter 34mm and the metal (97.9% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
