Lot 2063
Great Britain. Angel, Nd. S.2490; Fr-194. Mary I, 1553-1558. Mint mark pomegranate (1553-54). Annulet stops. Obverse: St. Michael spears dragon. Reverse Old style ship with plain castles bearing shield and cross, M and rose at sides, riding on a sea of small neat waves. Struck on a large round flan. All lettering sharp and design crisp. The portrait is delightful. One of the rarest types of Angel and very difficult to locate in this grade. NGC graded AU-50.
**Mary I elevated the currency by bringing English coinage back to the sterling standard and struck all her gold coins at the traditional fineness of .995. Gold coins of Mary are rare and were only struck in the period 1553-1554. After this, all coins bear the names of Philip (her husband) and Mary. Angels of Mary are seldom encountered in high grade, but this specimen is remarkably well preserved considering the low-relief style of this virtually pure gold issue.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 18,000.
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