England 1 Angel - Philip and Mary, 1554 – 1558

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Angel
Year 1554 – 1558
Ruler Mary I (1553–1558)
Composition Gold (.995)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 5.1
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Angel from England. Issued from 1554 to 1558. Struck in Gold (.995). Measures 29 mm and weighs 5.1 g.

Obverse
Image of the Archangel St Michael slaying a dragon with cross-headed spear. Note: new style with larger wings, wire line inner circle (Philip and Mary by the Grace of God King and Queen)
Reverse
Ship with quartered shield of arms below cross mast dividing P M. (This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1554-1558)  mm. Lis (105)

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