England · Henry VIII (1509–1547)
England Angel — Henry VIII, Third Coinage (1544–1547)
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About this coin
The late angel adds Ireland to the royal title while retaining the Michael-and-dragon design.
Obverse
Michael pierces the dragon with a cross-headed spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC’ 8 : D’ G’ AGL’ FRA’ Z : HIB’ : REX
Translation
Henry VIII, by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A cross rises above the shield aboard a ship; h and a rose flank its base.
Script: Latin
Lettering
PER : CRVCE’ TVA’ SALVA NOS XPE’ REDE’
Translation
By your cross save us, Christ our Redeemer.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Lis initial mark.
Identification and varieties
Undated hammered gold. Ranges identify coinage periods rather than individual years. Legends and stops vary between dies; 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 (1544–1547) | London (Tower) | Lis | Third coinage angel |