Description
Edward IV (1471-83), Angel, second reign, Tower Mint, Saint Michael slaying dragon equipped with lance inside inner beaded circle, initial mark heraldic cinquefoil both sides (circa 1480-83), saltire stops, legend surrounds, EDWARDX DEI’X GRA’X REX’X ANGL XZX FRANC. Rev, ship in sail with quartered shield upon hull, cross above, E to left, rose to right, legend reads PER CRVCEMX TVA’X SALVAX NOSX XPC’X REDEMT, 5.13g (Schneider 468; N.1626; S.2091).
Good very fine for issue, slightly undulating fl an, excellent detail on saint Michael, otherwise a comprehensive example with much eye appeal.
