Description
Henry VI regained power briefly in the usurpation period. The only gold coins struck during this short period were the angel and half angel, and only London and Bristol operated as mints.
Provenance
Mrs. Emery May Holden Norweb (1895-1984), Cleveland, OH, gifted to the Cleveland Museum of Art (-1969); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (1969-)
Angel: St. George Slaying the Dragon (obverse); Ship with Shield of Arms and Cross (reverse)
1470–71
Accession Number
1969.167
Medium
gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Classification
Coins
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection
