Gold angel of Edward IV, England (London), 1480 - 1483. 2008.63.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2008.63.1

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Obverse: +*EDWARDx DEI GRA'x REX ANGL'x Z FRANC - Archangel Michael stg. facing, wings spread, spearing dragon at feet with head on r., looking back.
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Reverse: +*PER CRVCEM TVA' SALVA NOS XRC' REDEMPT' - Crowned cross above quartered arms of England and France on ship; to l., E; ro r., rose; below, waves.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 5.1
    • Diameter (in mm): 22.1

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2008.63.1
  • Department: Medieval
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Lhotka, John F., Jr.
    • Purchased Seaby, 10/26/71

Subjects

Notes

  • 2nd reign; standard type D, North; type XXI, i.m. cinquefoil, early 1480 - Feb. 1483; N.B. without saltire stops in rev. punctuation.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States