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1 Angel - Henry VIII 1st coinage ND
| Gold | 5.12 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VIII (1509-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1509-1526 |
| Value | 1 Angel (⅓) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.12 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
An English galley with the monogram 'H' and a rose set below the main topmast, the ship surmounted by a shield bearing the King's arms
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: PER CRVCE TVA SALVA NOS XPC REDE[MPTOR]
Lettering (regular font): PER CRVCE TVA SALVA NOS XPC REDE[MPTOR]
Translation: By Thy Cross save us Christ our Redeemer
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Angel - Henry VIII (1st coinage) ND (1509-1526) coin is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a British monarch, specifically King Henry VIII. This coin was issued during a time when the Tudor dynasty was at the height of its power, and Henry VIII's image was a symbol of the strength and prosperity of the English kingdom. The coin's design, which features a detailed portrait of the king on one side and a depiction of the Angel of the Lord on the other, reflects the religious and political significance of the monarch during this period.
