England · Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
England Angel — Elizabeth I, Fifth Issue (1578–1582)
About this coin
Obverse
Michael uses a cross-headed spear against the dragon lying at his feet.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH D G AN FR ET HI REGINA
Translation
Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A ship bears the shield of arms; the cross above it divides E and a rose.
Script: Latin
Lettering
A DNO FACTVM EST ISTVD ET EST MIRABILE
Translation
This is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Greek cross and Latin cross.
Identification and varieties
Undated coinage; dates are conventional issue or privy-mark ranges. Punctuation and abbreviations differ by die. The table records verified varieties and is not a complete die census. Mintage is not established.
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 (1578–1580) | London (Tower) | Greek cross | Fifth-issue angel | |||
| ND (1580–1581) | London (Tower) | Latin cross | Fifth-issue angel |