Lot 2070
Great Britain. Angel, Nd. S.2615; Fr-232; North-2081. James I, 1603-1625. Second coinage. Mint mark, tower (1612-3). Obverse: St. Michael spears dragon. IACOBVS D:G: MAG. BRIT. FRA. ET. HI. REX. Reverse Quartered shield over ship. I and rose to left and right. Very rare in this condition, these coins are typically pierced (for suspension) plugged or just low grade. This piece is original with sharp lettering and crisp design. And a scarce mint mark. NGC graded AU-58.
* Gold Angels were struck in this reign from 1605, with a value of ten Shillings. This value was raised in 1612 to eleven shillings, as gold continued to rise in price. The Angel circulated alongside other gold coins such as the Unite and Laurel, which soon eclipsed the Angel in popularity. Consequently, fewer Angel's were produced and the denomination became quite rare.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
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