Angel Gold Coin
OriginEngland
First Minted1465
MaterialGold
TypeCoin
About Angel Gold Coin
Featured the Arch Michael slaying a dragon. Worth 6 shillings and 8 pence initially. The angel became the standard payment for royal privileges and was associated with the kings touch for scrofula, a medieval healing ritual. The coin was so iconic that the angel survived as a unit of account until the 18th century. Beautifully designed, it remains one of the most sought after English gold coins by collectors.
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