England · Edward VI (1547–1553)
England Angel — Edward VI, Third Period (1551–1553)
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About this coin
Edward’s fine-gold angel retains Michael and the ship, using a prayer for salvation through the cross.
Obverse
Michael attacks a dragon with a cross-headed spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX
Translation
Edward VI, by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A shield and cross rise from a ship.
Script: Latin
Lettering
PER CRVCE TVA SALVA NOS XPE RED
Translation
By your cross save us, O Christ our Redeemer.
Mints and mintmarks
The ostrich-head angel is assigned to Southwark.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Ostrich head on the verified 1551 issue.
Identification and varieties
The title gives the wider third-period range. The table records the verified ostrich-head issue; additional dies and marks require separate verification. 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 (1551) | Southwark | Ostrich head | Fine-gold angel |