England · Henry VII (1485–1509)
England Half Angel — Henry VII, Class V (1504–1509)
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About this coin
The late half angel combines Michael and the dragon with the ship and cross prayer.
Obverse
Michael stands on the dragon and pierces it with his spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC DI GRA REX AGL Z
Translation
Henry, by the grace of God, King of England, and… (abbreviated).
Reverse
The ship carries a shield before its mast, with h and a rose beside the cross.
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
Cross-crosslet or pheon.
Identification and varieties
Undated coinage. Mintmark periods are conventional; spelling and punctuation vary by die.
Measurements
Recorded pheon-marked specimen: 2.56 g. Other hammered examples vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1504–1505) | London (Tower) | Cross-crosslet | Class V | |||
| ND (1505–1509) | London (Tower) | Pheon | Class V |