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1 Angel - James I 2nd coinage ND
| Gold | 4.5 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1604-1619 |
| Value | 1 Angel (½) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over ship with mast flanked by I and rose
Script: Latin
Lettering: A DNO FACTVM EST ISTVD
Translation: This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our eyes
Comment
The Gold Angel of the second coinage was revalued at 11 shillings from 1612.This particular type has been pierced for use as a 'touch piece'; North 2081
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Angel - James I (2nd coinage) ND (1604-1619) coin from England is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the monarch, James I, in a more realistic and lifelike manner, rather than the traditional stylized depiction seen on earlier coins. This was a result of the work of the French engraver, Nicholas Briot, who was appointed as the Royal Engraver by James I in 1604. Briot's designs for the coinage of James I were considered to be some of the most detailed and accurate portraits of the monarch to date, and set a new standard for coin design in England.
