Description
Henry VII (1485-1509), Angel, class V, initial mark downward Pheon both sides (c.1505-09). St. Michael standing slaying the dragon breaking linear circle, cross crosslet stylised spear shaft, legend surrounds HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRA, large crooked abbreviation following Henric. Rev, ship sailing right, bowsprit meets wire line circle, quartered shield on hull, h and rose either side, legend reads PER
CR VCE TVA SALVA NOS XPE RED, double and single saltire stops, 5.07g (S.2187; N.1698; Schneider 542).
A Later style Angel in the type V series, with a bold central striking on obverse and reverse complimented by legible legends. A pronounced underlying mint brilliance, intricately detailed and a precise portrait to St Michael. Extremely Fine, well struck up with much eye appeal.
