England ½ Angel - Henry VIII, 1544 – 1547
3rd coinage
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Angel
Year
1544 – 1547
Ruler
Henry VIII
(1509–1547)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Angel from England. Issued from 1544 to 1547. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 2.5 g.
- Obverse
- The Archangel St Michael slaying the dragon with cross-spear (Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Ship sailing left bearing shield of arms below cross flanked by H and rose (Hail thou cross my only hope)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1544-1547) | — | mm. lis (105) |
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