noun
also ri·al ˈrī(ə)l
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from ryal, rial royal — more at rial
1. : an old English gold coin weighing 120 grains originally equivalent to 10 shillings but later under Elizabeth to 15 shillings, first issued by Edward IV in place of the debased noble of Henry IV, and bearing the design of the noble with a rose added — called also rose noble
2. : one of two Scottish coins:
a. : a gold coin equivalent to 60 shillings or 3 pounds issued by Mary Queen of Scots
b. : a silver coin worth 30 shillings issued by Mary and James VI