This 1998 1 oz Gold Angel 1 oz Coin was issued by The Pobjoy Mint in the Isle of Man.
This coin is supplied loose and does not come in a box.
Since mediaeval times it has been thought that an Angel coin would possess the unique quality of warding off all forms of illness whilst bringing the bearer good fortune. This Manx angel coin portrays the triumph of good over evil with a classical and forceful image of St Michael's victory over the dragon.
In mediaeval times the Angel was much valued as a touchpiece and bringer of good fortune. First struck in France in 1341, the Angel was adopted in England in 1465 in the reign of Edward IV and also used by King Henry VIII in 1526 as a gift to present to his favoured courtiers on special state occasions.
During the Middle Ages, the Angel was given to sufferers from the skin disease known as 'Kings Evil' at an annual ceremony at which the monarch touched those afflicted. Hence, the image of Archangel Michael's victory over the Dragon was to gain the Gold Angel a legendary reputation as a charm, thought to possess special qualities - warding off all forms of illness and bringing the bearer good fortune.
Designed by Raphael Maklouf, this obverse shows Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
The inscription of the coin reads:
ELIZABETH II · ISLE OF MAN · 1995
The reverse of the coin features the famous Archangel, Michael. On this design we see the Archangel Michael slaying a dragon, in the battle of good versus evil.
The inscription of the coin reads:
Au. 999.9 1 · OUNCE
ANGEL
Metal | Gold |
Weight / Size | 1 Ounce |
Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 1 |
Fineness / Carat | 0.999 / 24 |
Date | 1998 |
Obverse Designer | Raphael Maklouf |
Reverse Designer | Pobjoy Mint |
Issuing Monarch | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Mint / Brand | Pobjoy Mint |
Country | Isle of Man |
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