England · Philip and Mary (1554–1558)
Ángel de Inglaterra — Felipe y María, círculo de cuentas (1554–1558)
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About this coin
A beaded inner circle identifies this version of the joint-reign angel. Its religious and maritime designs match the denomination’s established pattern.
Obverse
Michael, with large wings, spears a dragon.
Script: Latin
Lettering
PHILIP Z MARIA D G REX Z REGINA
Translation
Philip and Mary, by the grace of God, King and Queen.
Reverse
The royal shield sits in a ship beneath a cross-shaped mast, flanked by P and M.
Script: Latin
Lettering
A DNO FACTVM EST ISTVD Z EST MIRABI
Translation
This is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London; marks appear in the variant table.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Lis initial mark.
Identification and varieties
Undated joint-reign angel. The inner-circle style distinguishes the types. Legend abbreviations and stops vary; 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 (1554–1558) | London (Tower) | Lis | Beaded inner circle |