Typically used in Royal Touching ceremonies, specimens are often found holed for wearing, however, our specimen is intact. During Elizabeth I's reign, the coin was worth 10 shillings, but had been revalued several times before from its original issue value of 6/8d.
There were many different issues of Angels during Elizabeth I's reign identified by the mintmark. Our specimen is identified by its 'A' mintmark, meaning it was minted between 1582-1584.

Obverse
The Angel Michael spearing a recumbent dragon, both feet on dragon, with the inscription:
ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA

Reverse
Medieval ship with Royal Arms on cross mast, 'E' and rose either side, long upright bowsprit on right forecastle, with the inscription:
A DNO FACTVM EST ISTVD ET EST MIRA BI
(This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our eyes).

Specifications (Approx)

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Alloy	AGW
Angel	29-30mm	5.03 grams	0.995 or 0.916	5.005 or 4.6 grams

Price & Availability

Description	Grade	Available	Price £	Price $	Price €
1582 - 1584 Elizabeth I Hammered Angel	Fine	Yes	£1,500	$2,400	€1,795

*January 2013

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