Lot 337
Edward IV, second reign (1471-1483), Angel of six shillings and eight pence, mintmark heraldic cinquefoil (c.1480-83).

Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Medallions | 111
Auction: 5 July 2023 at 09:50 BST
£3,120
Description
Edward IV, second reign (1471-1483), Angel of six shillings and eight pence, mintmark heraldic cinquefoil (c.1480-83). Archangel Michael slaying the dragon, legend surrounds EDWΛRD DEI GRΛ REX ΛNGL Z FRΛNC. Rev, ship bearing shield, cross above, E and rose at sides, reads PER CRVCEM TVΛ SΛLVA NOS XPC REDEMPT, 5.08g. (S.2091; N.1626; Schneider 467-68; Whitton. XXI ). Lustrous gold toning, thorough detail in the angel with a pleasing display in the cross hatching of the feathers. Rev, showing up all the main lines of the ship and striations to the waves. Some areas of softness, nevertheless very fine.

