England · Edward V (1483)
England Angel — Edward V, DI GRA Issue (1483)
About this coin
Obverse
Saint Michael spears the dragon beneath the surrounding inscription naming Edward.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC
Translation
Edward, by the grace of God, King of England and France.
Reverse
A shield rests inside a ship, with a cross above and E and a rose at its sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering
PER CRVCEM TVAM SALVA NOS XPC REDEMT
Translation
By your cross save us, Christ our Redeemer.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Halved sun and rose on both sides.
Identification and varieties
The DI wording distinguishes this attributed issue from the DEI wording of the preceding gold issue. A second recorded example weighs 5.00 g. Spelling and abbreviation of the devotional inscription vary.
Measurements
Recorded specimen measurements, not a fixed specification for every coin. Hammered flans vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1483) | London (Tower) | Halved sun and rose | DI GRA obverse legend |