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Henry VIII AD 1509-1547 Gold Angel 3rd Coinage
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Henry VIII AD 1509-1547 Gold Angel 3rd Coinage
Angel slaying dragon / Royal arms on shield in Tudor galleon, annulet on side.
mm. lis
S2299; 28mm, 5.01g
Clear details to both sides, a scarcer issue.
Henry VIII was the second son of Henry VII and before becoming king had considered an ecclesiastical career. He is largely remembered for his break with Rome, the dissolution of the monasteries and for having 6 wives. He is also remembered for his de basement of the currency which helped finance his wars with France and Scotland. By the time of the 3rd Issue some of the coinage contained so little silver that the copper alloy underneath was revealed. This earnt Henry the nickname Old Coppernose.
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