Isle of Man 1 oz Silver Angel Proof Isle of Man 1 oz Silver Angel Proof
In the fifteenth century, King Edward IV ordered a new coin to be issued replacing the gold noble. The result was one of the most popular and fascinating coins ever struck, the gold Angel.
The Angel coin was immensely popular due to widespread belief in its healing properties. Ceremonies were held with Kings giving the coins to the sick and disabled. Many believed they would cure tuberculosis, known as “King’s evil” at the time.
A new design of the angel coin was introduced by the Pobjoy mint in 1984. The new design captivated coin enthusiasts and collectors around the world. In 2016, the Tower mint was given the authority to produce the Angel coin and continues till this day.
Struck by the Tower mint, the obverse side of the coin is graced with an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II . The reverse features the iconic image of St.George as he slays a dragon.
The 2018 Isle of Man Silver Angel coin is proof struck in 1 troy oz of .999 fine silver with a limited mintage of only 15,000 coins. Direct from the mint, the Angel coin is absolutely pristine and arrives encapsulated and factory sealed.
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