Description
Henry VI, Restored (October 1470-April 1471). Fine Gold Angel, St Michael slaying dragon with one foot within dragon’s body, tail terminates within angle of left wing, beaded inner circle, legend surrounding with beaded inner and outer circles, no initial mark on obverse. Rev, ship sailing right, no bowsprit, quartered shield, cross above, h to left, lis to right, crow’s nest above, two ropes to aft castle, one rope to bow forecastle, hull of four lines and rudder to left, four lines to right, with pellets. Initial mark cross pattee, 5.00g (Schneider 434; N.1613; S.2078).
Large crack at centre, nick on reverse, otherwise good very fine.
