1 Angel - James I 2nd coinage

Features

Issuer England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King James I (1603-1625)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1604-1619
Value 1 Angel (½)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.5 g
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
53823
References Sp# 2616,
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.
KM# 44
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

The Archangel St Michael slating the dragon with cross-spear

Script: Latin

Lettering: IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT FRA ET HI REX

Translation: James by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms over ship with mast flanked by I and rose

Script: Latin

Lettering: A DNO FACTVM EST ISTVD

Translation: This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our eyes

Comments

The Gold Angel of the second coinage was revalued at 11 shillings from 1612.
This particular type has been pierced for use as a 'touch piece'; North 2081

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1604-1619) 

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