Angel: St. George Slaying the Dragon (obverse); Ship with Shield of Arms and Cross (reverse), 1470–71. England, Henry VI 1422-1461 (restored 1470-1471). Gold; diameter: cm (1 1/8 in.). 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.

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