Summary
Gold coin; Denomination: Quarter-Angel
Royal Mint, London
Henry VIII (1509-1547) Third Coinage
At that time a Quarter-Angel was a 2 shilling coin
Obverse Description
St. Michael, armoured, standing facing with both feet on a dragon which he is spearing in the mouth; around, (mm lis) HENRICVS VIII DI GRA AGLE
Reverse Description
A boat with a crucifix for a mast which divides H and a rose, below, the Royal shield; around, (mm lis) FRANCIE ET HIBERNIE REX.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1544-1547 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London
The Royal Mint was in the Tower of London when this coin was struck -
Denomination
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Series
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Material
Gold
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
12.138 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 1832 Pages
