A coin minted during the reign of one of Great Britain’s most famous monarchs recently fetched a record price at auction. The officially designated Elizabeth I (1558-1603) gold “Ship” Ryal of 15 Shillings ND (1584-1586) MS63 NGC sold for $372,000 by Heritage Auction in November. The sale set a world record for an Elizabeth Ship Ryal sold at auction. A ryal was a gold coin typically from Scotland, but is not currently minted in the United Kingdom. Elizabeth I (1558-1603) gold "Ship" Ryal of 15 Shillings ND (1584-1586) MS63 NGC, CREDIT: Heritage Auctions.