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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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
ND (1471–1472)London (Tower)Annulet on both sidesSecond reign; annulet issue
ND (1471–1472)London (Tower) · Annulet on both sidesSecond reign; annulet issue

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