England · Richard III (1483–1485)
England Angel — Richard III, Class 3 Sun-and-Rose Issue (1483–1485)
About this coin
Obverse
Michael faces the viewer while spearing a dragon to the right. Beaded borders enclose the design and legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering
RICARD DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC
Translation
Richard, by the grace of God, King of England and France.
Reverse
A ship moves right beneath a quartered royal shield and tall cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering
PER CRVCE TVA SALVA NOS XPC REDEMPT
Translation
By your cross save us, Christ our Redeemer.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Halved sun and rose, mark 2; R and rose by mast.
Identification and varieties
Undated hammered issue. Reign dates are used unless a narrower attribution is stated. Weights and diameters are recorded specimen measurements; legends and punctuation vary by die.
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 (1483–1485) | London (Tower) | Halved sun and rose 2 | Class 3 |