England 1 Angel - Henry VIII, 1509 – 1526
1st coinage
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Angel
Year
1509 – 1526
Ruler
Henry VIII
(1509–1547)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.12
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Angel from England. Issued from 1509 to 1526. Struck in Gold. Measures 29 mm and weighs 5.12 g.
- Obverse
- The Archangel Saint Michael slaying the dragon (Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England and France)
- Reverse
- An English galley with the monogram 'H' and a rose set below the main topmast, the ship surmounted by a shield bearing the King's arms (By Thy Cross save us Christ our Redeemer)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1509-1526) | — |
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