Great Britain, Edward IV, 1st Reign, 1461-1470, Royal (Rose Noble), Tower mint, 7.71 g. Obverse: Edward, holding sword and shield, standing facing in ship; Є on banner at stern, rose on hull. Reverse: Radiant sun, with rose in centre, over cross with lis at ends; crowned lion passant in each quarter; all within polylobe, with trefoils in spandrel. About Mint State example of this celebrated English hammered gold type dressed in a lovely and uniform yellow patina and displaying crisp detail throughout, especially on the famed nautical design of the obverse that offers the viewer the wonders of centuries old design styles. Always a popular type because of the intricacy of the design; very rare.