England · Edward IV (1461–1470; 1471–1483)
England Half Angel — Edward IV, Annulet Issue (1471–1472)
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About this coin
An early second-reign half angel with annulet initial marks and saltire stops on both sides.
Obverse
St Michael and the dragon are surrounded by the royal title.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL
Translation
Edward, by the grace of God, King of England.
Reverse
A ship and cross are surrounded by the cross prayer.
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
Annulet initial marks; saltire stops.
Identification and varieties
Undated hammered coinage. Dates are conventional attributions. Legend punctuation and abbreviation vary between dies.
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 (1471–1472) | London (Tower) | Annulet on both sides | Second reign; annulet issue |