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COIN
Unique ID: BERK-FDB621
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A gold Angel of Henry VIII (AD 1509 - 1547) in very good condition, struck at the Tower mint (portcullis initial mark) between AD 1509-1526. Single saltire stops. North (Vol 2) No.1760, standard type 'D'.
Sub class: Angel
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1509
Date to: Circa AD 1526
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.71 mm
Weight: 5.1 g
Diameter: 28.36 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010 - Wednesday 18th August 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2010.188
Materials and construction
Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Angel
Ruler/issuer: Henry VIII of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Angel: Henry VIII, 1509-1526 (N 1760)
Obverse description: Saint George slaying the Dragon, with both feet on dragon
Obverse inscription: HENRIC VIII DI GRA REX AGL Z F
Reverse description: Ship with large Cross as mast from which hangs the royal shield - H and Tudor Rose either side of mast
Reverse inscription: PER CRVCEMTVA SALVA NOS XPC RED
Initial mark: Portcullis
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Newbury
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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