England · Henry VII (1485–1509)
England Half Angel — Henry VII, Class I Altered Dies (1485–1487)
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About this coin
An early half angel with Henry’s name punched over Richard’s and a lis added to the sun-and-rose mark.
Obverse
Michael attacks the dragon. Traces of RICARD survive below HENRIC in the royal title.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL
Translation
Henry, by the grace of God, King of England.
Reverse
The ship bears a quartered shield, with h and a rose beside the cross above.
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 upon sun and rose on both sides.
Identification and varieties
An early transitional issue using altered dies. The date range is approximate and is not inscribed on the coin.
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 (1485–1487) | London (Tower) | Lis upon sun and rose | Class I; HENRIC over RICARD |