England · Richard III (1483–1485)
England Angel — Richard III, Class 1 Sun-and-Rose Issue (1483–1485)
About this coin
Obverse
Michael attacks the dragon beneath the surrounding royal title.
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 sailing right has pellets on its hull and a long bowsprit extending into the inscription. R and a rose stand beside the mast above the quartered shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering
PER CRVCEM 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 1 on both sides.
Identification and varieties
Class 1 is separated from later sun-and-rose angels by the die style and first sun-and-rose punch. The reverse has a fine inner line; the mintmark alone should not replace a comparison of the full design.
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 1 / halved sun and rose 1 | Class 1; long bowsprit and pellets on hull |