England · Henry VIII (1509–1547)
England Half Angel — Henry VIII, First Coinage (1509–1526)
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About this coin
The half angel pairs Michael and a ship with a different prayer from the full angel.
Obverse
Michael vanquishes the dragon.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC VIII DI GRA REX AL
Translation
Henry VIII, by the grace of God, King of England.
Reverse
A ship bears a shield and cross mast, flanked by h and a rose.
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
Crowned portcullis.
Identification and varieties
Undated hammered gold. Dates identify coinage periods; legends and punctuation vary by die. 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 (1509–1526) | London (Tower) | Crowned portcullis | First-coinage half angel |