$7,507.00 USD
truck in the 16th century in the Low Countries as a Flemish imitation of the English Ryal, this large gold coin, graded PCGS AU58, mirrors the renowned English “Rose Noble” type circulated under Edward IV. These imitative issues were produced for trade purposes and often mimicked the prestige and gold content of English coinage to facilitate commerce across the Channel.
Obverse: Features a crowned king standing in a ship, holding a sword and shield with the royal arms, surrounded by a beaded circle and Gothic lettering. Waves below the hull and radiating sunbeams echo the maritime symbolism of England’s naval strength and divine favor.
Reverse: Depicts a floriated cross with crowned lions and lis in the angles, centered by a radiant rose—the unmistakable symbol of the House of York. The intricate border and legend imitate the English style, though often with minor orthographic or stylistic deviations revealing its continental origin.
Graded AU58, this piece retains nearly full detail with minimal friction over the high points, especially in the king’s portrait and shield. The strike is unusually well-centered for such imitative coinage, and the coin’s broad flan and golden sheen enhance its visual impact. As a trade-focused pseudo-royal issue, it offers a fascinating glimpse into 16th-century monetary diplomacy and remains a prized acquisition for collectors of English or Continental Renaissance gold.
