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MS 61 | ENGLAND. Henry VIII, 1509-47.
Gold angel, ND (1509-1526). London.
The angel was introduced in 1465 by Edward IV, it was traditionally given to sufferers of the disease known as "king's evil" or "Scrofula", in a mediaeval ceremony intended to heal them with the royal touch.
The Archangel Saint Michael slaying the dragon. Legend reads HENRIC VIII DI GRA REX AGL Z FR. / An English galley with the monogram 'H' and a rose set below the main topmast, the ship surmounted by a shield bearing the King's arms. Legend reads PER CRVCE TVA SALVA NOS XPC REDE[MPTOR]
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 61, certification number 6444662-002.
NGC Census in this grade: 7.
NGC Census in higher grade: 16
Total NGC Census: 62
Reference: S-2265; North-1760
Diameter: 29 mm.
Weight: 5.12 g. (AGW=0.1509 oz.)
Composition: 916.6/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
Gold angel, ND (1509-1526). London.
The angel was introduced in 1465 by Edward IV, it was traditionally given to sufferers of the disease known as "king's evil" or "Scrofula", in a mediaeval ceremony intended to heal them with the royal touch.
The Archangel Saint Michael slaying the dragon. Legend reads HENRIC VIII DI GRA REX AGL Z FR. / An English galley with the monogram 'H' and a rose set below the main topmast, the ship surmounted by a shield bearing the King's arms. Legend reads PER CRVCE TVA SALVA NOS XPC REDE[MPTOR]
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 61, certification number 6444662-002.
NGC Census in this grade: 7.
NGC Census in higher grade: 16
Total NGC Census: 62
Reference: S-2265; North-1760
Diameter: 29 mm.
Weight: 5.12 g. (AGW=0.1509 oz.)
Composition: 916.6/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.