© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Angel - Richard III class 3 ND
| Gold | 5.13 g | 26 mm |
| 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 | 5.13 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#127262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ship sailing right bearing quartered shield of arms below cross flanked by R and rose.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: PER CRVCE'x TVAx SALVA nOS XPCx REDEMPT
Lettering (regular font): PER CRVCE'X TVAX SALVA NOS XPCX REDEMPT
Translation: By Thy cross save us O Christ our Redeemer
Comment
House of York, Richard III (1483-85) London mint; Schneider 498Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Angel - Richard III (class 3) ND (1483-1485) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. Richard III was the last Plantagenet king and ruled during the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars that took place between the houses of Lancaster and York. Despite the political instability of the time, the coinage of Richard III's reign is known for its high quality and beauty, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
