England · Henry VIII (1509–1547)
England Half Angel — Henry VIII, Second Coinage (1526–1544)
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About this coin
The second-coinage half angel retains the devotional designs and is identified here by its lis mark.
Obverse
Michael defeats the dragon.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC VIII D G R AGL Z FR
Translation
Henry VIII, by the grace of God, King of England and France.
Reverse
A shield and cross rise above the ship, with h and rose beside the mast.
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 initial mark.
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 (1526–1544) | London (Tower) | Lis | Second-coinage half angel |