Lot 340
Henry VIII (1509‑47), Angel of six shillings and eight pence, first coinage (1509‑26), St Michael slaying dragon, inner
Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Medallions | 111
Auction: 5 July 2023 at 09:50 BST
Description
Henry VIII (1509‑47), Angel of six shillings and eight pence, first coinage (1509‑26), St Michael slaying dragon, inner beaded circles both sides, mintmark crowned portcullis with chains (c.1513-26), legend surrounds HENRIC VIII9 DI GRA REX AGL Z FR. Rev, ship sailing right, quartered flat topped shield of arms at centre, h and rose either side of cross above, ships rigging: two bowstrings to the left one to the right, legend reads PER CRVCE TVA SALVA NOS XPE REDE, 5.07g(S.2265; N.1760; Schneider 561). Lustrous tone with some pleasing detail, slightly flat in places, few contact marks. All the main lines showing with clear legends and mintmarks. About very fine.
Ex. Baldwin’s with an Adelphi Terrace envelope and an old supporting ticket.
