$22,500.00 USD
GREAT BRITAIN GOLD ANGEL, KING HENRY VIII. TIED FOR FINEST KNOWN!
The Gold Angel was minted during the reign of Henry VIII, a period marked by significant political, religious, and social changes in England. Henry VIII is best known for his role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church, his six marriages, and his efforts to consolidate royal power.
The obverse features the Archangel Saint Michael slaying a dragon, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. The legend around the coin reads "HENRIC VIII DI GRA REX AGL Z FR," which translates to "Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England and France".
The reverse displays an English galley with the monogram 'H' and a rose set below the main topmast, surmounted by a shield bearing the King's arms. The legend reads "PER CRVCE TVA SALVA NOS XPC REDE [MPTOR]," translating to "By Thy Cross save us Christ our Redeemer".
