1 Angel - Richard III (class 2b) ND (1483-1485) front 1 Angel - Richard III (class 2b) ND (1483-1485) back
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1 Angel - Richard III class 2b ND

 
Gold 5.02 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Richard III (1483-1485)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1483-1485
Value
1 Angel (⅓)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold
Weight
5.02 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#300991
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross-topped royal shield over ship, R (rose) to either side above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PER | CRVCE x TVA x SALVA x nOS x XPC' REDEmP

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), Richard III (1483-85), gold angel, class 2b, struck at the London mint.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Angel - Richard III (class 2b) ND (1483-1485) coin from England is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the royal arms of England, France, and Ireland, which represents Richard III's claim to the throne.