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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Angel - Charles I Tower ND
| Gold (.995) | 5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1626-1643 |
| Value | 1 Angel (½) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.995) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#95276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ship with the royal arms on the sail
Script: Latin
Lettering: AMOR POPVLI PRAESIDIVM REGIS
Translation: The love of the people is the King's protection
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), gold angel, struck at the Tower mint, London.This type was pierced for use as a touch piece (un-pierced type Sp#2684)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Angel - Charles I (Tower) ND (1626-1643) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. Charles I was facing opposition from Parliament and the coinage was used as a tool for political propaganda. The coin features an image of the king on horseback, which was seen as a symbol of his power and authority. However, the coin was also minted in secret, as the king did not have the authority to mint coins without the approval of Parliament. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a coin that was minted during a time of political upheaval.
