2026 £5 The Angel Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
- A modern reinterpretation of the historic angel coin
- The reverse of the coin depicts the Archangel Michael slaying Satan, who is represented as a dragon
- Designed by sculptor Sandra Deiana
- Considered to be of cultural significance when it was in use, the historic angel was used in touching ceremonies to protect the bearer from scrofula, also known as ‘the king’s evil’
- Features the inscription ‘PER CRUCEM TUAM + SALVA NOS CHRISTE REDEMPTOR’, which translates as ‘By thy Cross, save us, O Christ, our Redeemer’
This coin earned its name from the design that appeared on the obverse. The Archangel Michael can be seen trampling a dragon, which represented Satan, with a spear angled towards the dragon’s mouth.
The coin also featured the inscription ‘PER CRUCEM TUAM SALVA NOS CHRISTE REDEMPTOR’, which translates as ‘By thy Cross, save us, O Christ, our Redeemer’. It is perhaps because of this religious iconography that the Angel was used in royal touching ceremonies.
(18009)
Denomination 50p
Maximum Coin Mintage 20,010
Alloy Cupro-Nickel
Weight 8.00 g
Diameter 27.30mm
Reverse Designer Lucasfilm Ltd.
Obverse Designer Martin Jennings
Quality Brilliant Uncirculated
Year 2024
| SKU | 18009 |
| Barcode # | 5026177761303 |
| Brand | Royal Mint |
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