England · Edward IV (1461–1470; 1471–1483)
نصف ملاك إنجلترا — إدوارد الرابع، زهرة الحلاوة الهيرالدية (1480–1483)
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About this coin
A second-reign gold half angel with heraldic cinquefoil marks. St Michael defeats the dragon on one side; a ship, shield and cross occupy the other.
Obverse
St Michael faces forward with one foot on the dragon and drives a spear into its mouth.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL
Translation
Edward, by the grace of God, King of England.
Reverse
A ship carries a quartered shield beneath a crucifix, with E to the left and a rose to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering
O CRVX AVE SPES VNICA
Translation
Hail, O Cross, our only hope.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Heraldic cinquefoil on both sides.
Identification and varieties
Undated issue. Dates are conventional mintmark periods, not years inscribed on the coin. Legend spelling and punctuation vary by die.
Measurements
Recorded diameter 22 mm. No weight is supplied here pending confirmation of a denomination-consistent specimen measurement.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1480–1483) | London (Tower) | Heraldic cinquefoil | Second reign; cinquefoil both sides |