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1 Angel - Henry VIII 3rd coinage ND
| Gold (.958) | 5.1 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VIII (1509-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1544-1547 |
| Value | 1 Angel (⅓) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ship bearing cross above quartered shield of arms, h and rose flanking base of cross
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: PER : CRVCE’· TVA’· SALVA · nOS · XPE’· REDE’
Lettering (regular font): PER : CRVCE’· TVA’· SALVA · NOS · XPE’· REDE’
Translation: By Thy Cross save us Christ our Redeemer
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 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 power of the English monarchy.
