ryal
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The "ryal," also known as a "rose noble," was an English gold coin first issued by Edward IV in 1465. It replaced the debased noble and featured the original noble's design with the addition of a rose. Initially valued at 10 shillings, its worth was later revalued to 15 shillings. A similar gold coin, the "rose ryal," was issued by James I in the early 17th century, valued at 30 shillings. The concept of gold coinage in England faced challenges, with earlier attempts by Henry III and Edward III to establish gold currency proving unsuccessful due to difficulties in relating gold to silver values.12
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