England · Henry VIII (1509–1547)
England Half Angel — Henry VIII, Third Coinage (1544–1547)
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About this coin
The late half angel includes Ireland in the king’s title and keeps the short cross prayer on the ship side.
Obverse
Michael attacks the dragon with a cross-headed spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC’ 8 D’ G’ AGL’ FR’ Z’ HIB’ REX
Translation
Henry VIII, by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A left-sailing ship bears the royal shield beneath a cross, with H and rose beside it.
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
Lis initial mark.
Identification and varieties
Undated hammered gold. Dates identify coinage periods; legends and punctuation vary by die. 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 (1544–1547) | London (Tower) | Lis | Third-coinage half angel |