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, beaded 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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