© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
1 Angel - Edward IV 2nd reign ND
| Gold | 5.18 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward IV (1461-1470) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1471-1483 |
| Value | 1 Angel (⅓) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.18 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Image of a galley at sea overlaid with a quartered shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: PER CRUCE TUA SALVA NOS XPC REDEMPTOR
Unabridged legend: Per Crucem Tuam Salva Nos Christe Redemptor
Translation: By Thy Cross save us O Christ our Redeemer
Comment
House of York (1461-85), Edward IV, 2nd reign (1471-83), Gold angel, struck at London mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Angel coin from Edward IV's second reign is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the king. Prior to this, coins typically featured a depiction of the king's crown or a symbol of his power, such as a scepter or orb. The inclusion of the king's portrait on the coin was a significant departure from previous coinage designs and marked a turning point in the history of numismatics.
