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½ Angel - Henry VIII 3rd coinage ND
| Gold | 2.5 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VIII (1509-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1544-1547 |
| Value | ½ Angel (⅕) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#53817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ship sailing left bearing shield of arms below cross flanked by H and rose
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: O CRVX AVE SPES VNICA
Lettering (regular font): O CRVX AVE SPES VNICA
Translation: Hail thou cross my only hope
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Angel - Henry VIII (3rd coinage) ND (1544-1547) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in England. Henry VIII had recently broken away from the Catholic Church and established the Church of England, and the coinage of the time reflects this shift. The coin features an image of the king on one side and a depiction of the Archangel Michael slaying a dragon on the other, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and the new religious order in England.
